B1 Collocation Neutre 1 min de lecture

마음이 홀가분하다

maeumi holgabhada

to feel light-hearted

Entraîne-toi

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Describes the feeling of relief after finishing a difficult task or resolving a worry.

  • Means: To feel unburdened, light, and free from mental pressure.
  • Used in: Finishing exams, paying off debt, or resolving a misunderstanding.
  • Don't confuse: '마음이 편하다' (feeling comfortable/at ease) with '홀가분하다' (the specific relief of a burden being lifted).
Heavy backpack (burden) - backpack removed = 마음이 홀가분하다

Explication à ton niveau :

You use this when you finish a hard job. You feel happy and light. It is like taking off a heavy bag.
When you have a problem or a lot of work, you feel heavy. When you finish that work, you feel '홀가분하다'. It means your mind is light and you are not worried anymore.
This phrase describes the specific emotional relief experienced after a burden is removed. It is commonly used after completing tasks like exams or chores. It implies that the pressure you were feeling has disappeared, leaving you feeling free and unencumbered.
This collocation is used to articulate the psychological state of liberation following the resolution of a stressor. It functions as a metaphor where the mind is treated as a vessel that can be lightened. It is distinct from general comfort, as it specifically denotes the cessation of a previous, often taxing, obligation.
In Korean, '마음이 홀가분하다' serves as a quintessential example of the 'mind-as-a-container' metaphor. It denotes the transition from a state of cognitive load to one of equilibrium. The term '홀가분하다' carries an etymological nuance of being unencumbered by baggage, which is mapped onto the emotional domain to signify the release of psychological tension.
This expression exemplifies the intersection of physical sensation and emotional state in Korean lexicon. It is a state-change predicate that requires a prior state of 'burden' (짐). By utilizing this phrase, a speaker performs a linguistic act of closure, signaling that the cognitive and emotional resources previously allocated to a specific stressor have been reclaimed. It is a sophisticated way to express catharsis in a non-dramatic, everyday register.

Signification

To feel free from burdens or worries, experiencing a sense of relief.

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Contexte culturel

In Korea, academic and work pressure is high, so this phrase is a common way to express relief after a major milestone.

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Use with '니'

Always pair it with a reason using '-니' or '-니까' to make it sound natural.

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Use with '니'

Always pair it with a reason using '-니' or '-니까' to make it sound natural.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

시험이 끝나서 정말 _____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 홀가분해요

The context of finishing an exam implies relief.

🎉 Score : /1

Banque d exercices

2 exercices
Choisis la bonne réponse Fill Blank

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

시험이 끝나서 정말 _____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 홀가분해요

The context of finishing an exam implies relief.

🎉 Score : /2

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

No, it is strictly for the mind/emotions.

Expressions liées

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마음이 가볍다

synonym

The mind is light.

Où l'utiliser

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Submitting a project

A: 드디어 제출했어!

B: 고생했어. 이제 마음이 홀가분하겠다.

neutral

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Hole-ga-bun': You have a 'hole' in your bag, so all the heavy stuff fell out, and now you are light!

Association visuelle

Imagine a person walking up a mountain with a huge backpack. They reach the top, take the bag off, and jump in the air.

Story

Min-su had a big project. He worked all night. Finally, he clicked 'Submit'. He stood up, stretched, and sighed. '마음이 홀가분하다!' he whispered to the empty room.

In Other Languages

English: 'A weight off my shoulders'. Spanish: 'Quitarse un peso de encima'.

Word Web

마음가볍다짐해결후련하다부담

Défi

Write down one thing that is bothering you today, then write '마음이 홀가분하다' next to it as if it were already solved.

Review in 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month.

Prononciation

Stress Even stress.

Pronounce clearly, emphasizing the '홀' sound.

Spectre de formalité

Formel
마음이 홀가분합니다.

마음이 홀가분합니다. (General relief)

Neutre
마음이 홀가분해요.

마음이 홀가분해요. (General relief)

Informel
마음이 홀가분해.

마음이 홀가분해. (General relief)

Argot
속이 다 시원하네.

속이 다 시원하네. (General relief)

Derived from the native Korean adjective '홀가분하다', which historically described a traveler with little baggage. It was later applied to the mind to describe the absence of psychological burdens.

Joseon Dynasty:

Le savais-tu ?

It is one of the few words that perfectly captures the 'lightness' of being.

Notes culturelles

In Korea, academic and work pressure is high, so this phrase is a common way to express relief after a major milestone.

“수능이 끝나서 마음이 홀가분해요.”

Amorces de conversation

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최근에 마음이 홀가분했던 적이 있나요?

Erreurs courantes

✗

마음이 홀가분해요 because I am eating cake.

✓

마음이 편해요 because I am eating cake.

wrong context
Eating cake makes you comfortable, not relieved of a burden.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Quitarse un peso de encima

The Spanish phrase is more idiomatic and less about the 'mind' specifically.

French moderate

Avoir l'esprit léger

Korean emphasizes the removal of a burden.

German Very Similar

Ein Stein fällt vom Herzen

German is more dramatic (a stone falling) compared to the Korean 'lightness'.

Japanese Very Similar

気が楽になる

Japanese uses 'ki' (spirit) while Korean uses 'maum' (mind/heart).

Arabic moderate

أزاح هماً عن قلبه

Arabic is more active/verb-focused.

Chinese Very Similar

如释重负

Chinese uses a formal idiom; Korean uses a common adjective.

Korean Very Similar

마음이 가볍다

None.

Portuguese Very Similar

Tirar um peso das costas

Focuses on the body part carrying the weight.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2015)

“시험 끝나서 마음이 홀가분해.”

After finishing exams.

Facile à confondre

마음이 홀가분하다 vs 마음이 편하다

Learners think it means relief, but it means comfort.

Use '편하다' for comfort, '홀가분하다' for relief after a task.

Questions fréquentes (1)

No, it is strictly for the mind/emotions.

grammar mechanics

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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