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수줍다 sujubda
The heart-fluttering, breathless hesitation and blushing modesty experienced around someone you're romantically drawn to.
What does 수줍다 mean?
수줍다 (sujubda) means: The heart-fluttering, breathless hesitation and blushing modesty experienced around someone you're romantically drawn to.
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How it's actually used
- 그 사람이 고백했을 때, 수줍은 미소만 지었어요.
geu sarami gobaekhaesseul ttae, sujeubeun misoman jieosseoyo.
When they confessed their feelings, I could only manage a shy, fluttering smile.
💡 Reveals how the word paints the classic physical reaction to sudden romantic affection. - 네가 그렇게 쳐다보면 나 너무 수줍단 말이야.
nega geureoke chyeodabomyeon na neomu sujeubdan mariya.
When you look at me like that, I get all shy and flustered.
💡 Shows the playful, slightly teasing way modern couples use it to acknowledge mutual attraction. - 수줍게 건네는 손길에 마음이 확 녹아버렸어.
sujubge geonneneun songire maeumi hwak nogabeoryeosseo.
My heart completely melted at the bashfully hesitant touch they offered.
💡 Connects the physical hesitation of the word directly to a moment of intense romantic melting.
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