Nuance Dictionary / Emotions & Feelings
간이 콩알만 해지다 Gan-i kong-alman haejida
The visceral physical shrinking of one's courage while awaiting a life-altering verdict.
What does 간이 콩알만 해지다 mean?
간이 콩알만 해지다 (Gan-i kong-alman haejida) means: The visceral physical shrinking of one's courage while awaiting a life-altering verdict.
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How it's actually used
- 합격 발표 확인하기 직전이라 간이 콩알만 해졌어.
Hap-gyeok bal-pyo hwak-in-ha-gi jik-jeon-i-ra gan-i kong-al-man hae-jyeoss-eo.
I'm about to check the exam results and my heart is in my throat.
💡 Captures the precise moment of paralyzing suspense before a big reveal. - 면접 결과 기다리는 내내 간이 콩알만 해져서 아무것도 못 했어.
Myeon-jeop gyeol-gwa gi-da-ri-neun nae-nae gan-i kong-al-man hae-jyeo-seo a-mu-geot-do mot haess-eo.
I was so petrified waiting for the interview results that I couldn't do a thing.
💡 Shows how this state of mind completely paralyzes your ability to function. - 성적표 받기 전엔 항상 간이 콩알만 해지는 것 같아.
Seong-jeok-pyo bat-gi jeon-en hang-sang gan-i kong-al-man hae-ji-neun geot gat-a.
I feel like I'm always paralyzed with dread before getting my report card.
💡 Highlights the recurring, involuntary nature of this reaction to high-stakes evaluation.
Related words in Emotions & Feelings
간이 크다 Gani keuda갑갑하다 gap-gap-ha-da기가 죽다 Giga jukda기가 막히다 giga makhida한 han