Nuance Dictionary / Personality Traits
소심하다 so-sim-ha-da
Timid, faint-hearted, and holding grudges over tiny things
What does 소심하다 mean?
소심하다 (so-sim-ha-da) means: Timid, faint-hearted, and holding grudges over tiny things.
Literally 'small-hearted'. A '소심한' person might spend three days worrying about a minor joke they made, or secretly hold a grudge for a year because you forgot their birthday. They lack boldness.
How it's actually used
- 내가 농담으로 한 말 때문에 그 애가 하루 종일 소심하게 삐져 있었다.
naega nongdam-uro han mal ttaemune geu aega haru jongil sosimhage ppijyeo isseotda.
Because of a joke I made, that kid sulked timidly all day long.
💡 Describes someone easily hurt or holding a grudge over a small remark. - 나는 원래 좀 소심해서 사람들 앞에만 서면 목소리가 떨려.
naneun wonrae jom sosimhaeseo saramdeul apeman seomyeon moksoriga tteollyeo.
I'm naturally a bit timid, so my voice trembles whenever I stand in front of people.
💡 Used when admitting one's shyness or cautious nature. - 너 그렇게 소심해서 어디 사회생활 제대로 하겠어?
Neo geureoke sosimhaeseo eodi sahoe-saenghwal tdaedero hagesseo?
If you're that timid, how on earth are you going to manage in society?
💡 Often used teasingly or critically toward someone overly worried about small details.
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