المعنى
To feel relieved from worry or anxiety.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'Ma-eum' (heart/mind) is central to Korean psychology. It is seen as a container for emotions. When it's 'placed down,' it implies a return to a natural, balanced state. In KakaoTalk (Korean messaging app), people often use the 'sigh of relief' emoji (😌 or 😮💨) alongside this phrase. It's a very common way to end a stressful conversation thread. In Korean companies, a junior might say this to a senior to show they were taking a task seriously. It signals 'I was worried about doing a good job for you, and now I'm relieved it's okay.' Korean parents often use this phrase to express their constant concern for their children, even adult ones. It’s a way of saying 'I care about you' without being overly sentimental.
Use with '이제야'
Pairing it with '이제야' (finally/now at last) makes you sound very natural and emphasizes the relief.
Passive vs Active
Remember: '마음이 놓이다' (I feel relieved) vs '마음을 놓다' (I am relaxing my guard/don't worry).
المعنى
To feel relieved from worry or anxiety.
Use with '이제야'
Pairing it with '이제야' (finally/now at last) makes you sound very natural and emphasizes the relief.
Passive vs Active
Remember: '마음이 놓이다' (I feel relieved) vs '마음을 놓다' (I am relaxing my guard/don't worry).
The 'Sigh' Effect
When saying this, Koreans often exhale audibly. It adds to the emotional authenticity.
Response to '다행이다'
If someone says '다행이다' (That's a relief) to you, you can respond with '네, 정말 마음이 놓여요'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '마음이 놓이다'.
지갑을 찾아서 이제야 ( ).
The passive form '놓여요' is used with the subject particle '이' to express the feeling of relief.
In which situation would you say '마음이 놓여요'?
Choose the best situation:
Relief follows a period of worry or danger.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 수술이 잘 끝났대요. B: 정말요? ( )
'마음이 놓이네요' expresses relief upon hearing good news about a surgery.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
Subject '마음이' + Passive Verb '놓여요' is the correct idiomatic structure.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين지갑을 찾아서 이제야 ( ).
The passive form '놓여요' is used with the subject particle '이' to express the feeling of relief.
Choose the best situation:
Relief follows a period of worry or danger.
A: 수술이 잘 끝났대요. B: 정말요? ( )
'마음이 놓이네요' expresses relief upon hearing good news about a surgery.
Select the correct sentence:
Subject '마음이' + Passive Verb '놓여요' is the correct idiomatic structure.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it's strictly for emotional relief from worry. Use '편하다' for physical comfort.
Yes, '마음이 놓입니다' is perfectly polite and professional.
'안심하다' is more formal/clinical; '마음이 놓이다' is more idiomatic and warm.
No, '놓이다' is already passive. '놓아졌어요' is redundant and incorrect.
People often say '살 것 같다' (I feel like I'll live) for extreme relief.
Yes! Like finding your charger before your phone dies.
Use the active form: '마음 놓으세요' (Please put your mind at ease).
Yes, '마음이 안 놓여요' means 'I still feel anxious/I can't stop worrying'.
Very often! It's a staple in ballads about breakups or reunions.
You can say '가슴이 놓이다' but it's much less common than '마음이 놓이다'.
عبارات ذات صلة
안심하다
synonymTo be at ease
다행이다
similarTo be a relief/lucky
마음을 놓다
builds onTo let one's guard down
시름을 덜다
specialized formTo lessen one's worries
발을 뻗고 자다
idiomTo sleep with legs stretched out
