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열받다 Yeol-bat-da
To experience a sudden, visceral surge of anger that feels like physical heat rising in the body.
What does 열받다 mean?
열받다 (Yeol-bat-da) means: To experience a sudden, visceral surge of anger that feels like physical heat rising in the body.
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How it's actually used
- 아니, 진짜 상사 때문에 너무 열받아서 술 땡겨.
A-ni, jin-jja sang-sa ttae-mun-e neo-mu yeol-bat-a-seo sul ttaeng-gyeo.
Honestly, I'm so heated because of my boss, I really need a drink.
💡 Shows the word as a catalyst for seeking comfort or commiseration. - 그 사람 행동 생각할수록 열받네. 진짜 왜 그래?
Geu sa-ram haeng-dong saeng-gak-hal-su-rok yeol-bat-ne. Jin-jja wae geu-rae?
The more I think about how they acted, the more heated I get. Why are they like that?
💡 Highlights the 'brewing' nature of the emotion as it re-surfaces in conversation. - 열받게 하지 말고 그냥 조용히 좀 해.
Yeol-bat-ge ha-ji mal-go geu-nyang jo-yong-hi jom hae.
Don't get me heated (don't push my buttons), just be quiet.
💡 Demonstrates the causative usage, warning someone that their behavior is pushing the speaker to a boiling point.