معنی
Meaning to lose excitement or momentum, become deflated.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase is deeply tied to the 'Gamasot' (traditional pot) culture. Rice is the staple of life, and the 'steam' represents the vital energy needed to sustain it. Ruining the steam is metaphorically ruining life's flavor. Spoilers are taken very seriously in Korea. Fans often use '김새다' to describe the feeling of having a plot twist ruined by social media comments. In hierarchical Korean companies, if a superior 'leaks the steam' of a junior's idea, it's a common source of 'Kkondae' (old person/bossy) behavior complaints. Korean variety shows often use '김새다' as an on-screen caption when a game ends too quickly or a guest is too shy to participate.
Drop the Particle
In 90% of casual conversations, Koreans say '김샜어' instead of '김이 샜어'. Dropping the particle makes you sound much more native.
Don't use for serious news
If someone tells you they failed a major exam, '김새네' is too light. Use '안타깝네요' (That's a shame) instead.
معنی
Meaning to lose excitement or momentum, become deflated.
Drop the Particle
In 90% of casual conversations, Koreans say '김샜어' instead of '김이 샜어'. Dropping the particle makes you sound much more native.
Don't use for serious news
If someone tells you they failed a major exam, '김새네' is too light. Use '안타깝네요' (That's a shame) instead.
The 'Spoiler' King
This is the most common phrase to use when someone ruins a TV show for you. It's the perfect 'anti-spoiler' weapon.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '김이 새다'.
영화 결말을 미리 들어버려서 영화 볼 (____).
When you hear a spoiler, your excitement 'leaks out'. '김이 샜어요' is the correct past tense form.
Which situation best fits the phrase '김이 새다'?
다음 중 '김이 새다'를 사용하기 가장 적절한 상황은?
The phrase is used for disappointment when anticipation is ruined.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 이번 여행 같이 못 갈 것 같아. 미안해. B: 뭐야, (____) 왜 그래?
The adverb '김새게' is used to describe an action that ruins the fun for others.
Match the Korean phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all related to ruining a mood but have different nuances.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
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بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها영화 결말을 미리 들어버려서 영화 볼 (____).
When you hear a spoiler, your excitement 'leaks out'. '김이 샜어요' is the correct past tense form.
다음 중 '김이 새다'를 사용하기 가장 적절한 상황은?
The phrase is used for disappointment when anticipation is ruined.
A: 이번 여행 같이 못 갈 것 같아. 미안해. B: 뭐야, (____) 왜 그래?
The adverb '김새게' is used to describe an action that ruins the fun for others.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are all related to ruining a mood but have different nuances.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالNo, for a flat soda, use '김이 빠지다'. While '새다' and '빠지다' are similar, '빠지다' is used for carbonation.
Yes, it's quite informal and implies they are ruining the fun. Avoid it in formal hierarchy.
There isn't a direct single idiom, but '{기대|期待}가 부풀다' (expectations are swelling/inflating) is a good opposite.
No, '김' (steam) and '김' (seaweed) are homonyms. Context makes it clear—seaweed doesn't leak!
عبارات مرتبط
김을 빼다
similarTo actively ruin someone else's excitement.
맥이 풀리다
similarTo lose strength or energy suddenly.
흥이 깨지다
synonymThe joy/groove is broken.
찬물을 끼얹다
similarTo throw cold water on a situation.
허탈하다
builds onTo feel empty and despondent.
