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마음이 무겁다 Ma-eum-i mu-geop-da
The internal weight of a duty or decision that demands your full, serious attention.
What does 마음이 무겁다 mean?
마음이 무겁다 (Ma-eum-i mu-geop-da) means: The internal weight of a duty or decision that demands your full, serious attention.
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How it's actually used
- 중책을 맡게 되니 마음이 무겁네요.
Jung-chaek-eul mat-ge doe-ni ma-eum-i mu-geop-ne-yo.
Being entrusted with such a critical role, I feel a heavy sense of responsibility.
💡 Shows how to signal professional maturity when accepting a big promotion or project. - 결정을 내려야 하는데 마음이 무겁습니다.
Gyeol-jeong-eul nae-ryeo-ya ha-neun-de ma-eum-i mu-geop-seum-ni-da.
I have to make a decision, and it’s weighing heavily on me.
💡 Used to explain why you are taking time to deliberate on a high-stakes choice. - 이 프로젝트를 끝까지 책임져야 한다는 생각에 마음이 무겁다.
I peurojekteureul kkeut-kkaji chaek-im-jyeo-ya han-da-neun saeng-gag-e ma-eum-i mu-geop-da.
The thought of having to see this project through to the end feels like a heavy burden.
💡 Reveals the internal monologue of someone acknowledging the long-term pressure of their work.
Related words in Emotions & Feelings
눈살을 찌푸리다 Nun-sal-eul jji-pu-ri-da피도 눈물도 없다 pido nunmoldo eopda설마 seolma속마음 Sok-ma-eum수줍다 sujubda