मतलब
To feel nervous or excited, causing one's palms to sweat.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Korean sports culture, '손에 땀이 나는 승부' (a match that makes hands sweat) is the highest praise for a game's quality, indicating it was competitive and exciting. In the world of professional gaming (Starcraft, LoL), commentators frequently use this phrase during base races or final team fights to build hype for the viewers. Korean traditional medicine often views excessive palm sweat as a sign of a 'weak heart' or 'nervous temperament,' which reinforces the idiom's connection to anxiety. Korean thrillers (like those by Bong Joon-ho or Park Chan-wook) are often marketed using this phrase to promise a high-tension viewing experience.
Use the Causative
To sound more like a native, use '손에 땀을 쥐게 하는' when describing a movie or a book. It sounds more sophisticated than just saying it was 'fun'.
Particle Check
Remember it's '손에' (in the hand). Using '손이' makes the hand the subject of 'coming out,' which sounds like your hand is emerging from somewhere!
मतलब
To feel nervous or excited, causing one's palms to sweat.
Use the Causative
To sound more like a native, use '손에 땀을 쥐게 하는' when describing a movie or a book. It sounds more sophisticated than just saying it was 'fun'.
Particle Check
Remember it's '손에' (in the hand). Using '손이' makes the hand the subject of 'coming out,' which sounds like your hand is emerging from somewhere!
Sports Commentary
If you watch Korean sports, listen for this phrase. You will hear it almost every time the score is close in the final minutes.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
어제 본 공포 영화가 너무 무서워서 보는 내내 손에 (____) 났어요.
The idiom for suspense is '손에 땀이 나다'.
Which situation best fits the phrase '손에 땀이 나다'?
다음 중 '손에 땀이 나는' 상황은 언제입니까?
Waiting for a penalty kick is a high-suspense moment.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 면접 잘 봤어요? B: 아니요, 너무 긴장해서 (________________).
Being nervous in an interview is a perfect context for this idiom.
Choose the most natural causative form.
그 영화의 마지막 장면은 관객들의 (________________) 했다.
'손에 땀을 쥐게 하다' is the standard causative form for describing a suspenseful movie.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास어제 본 공포 영화가 너무 무서워서 보는 내내 손에 (____) 났어요.
The idiom for suspense is '손에 땀이 나다'.
다음 중 '손에 땀이 나는' 상황은 언제입니까?
Waiting for a penalty kick is a high-suspense moment.
A: 면접 잘 봤어요? B: 아니요, 너무 긴장해서 (________________).
Being nervous in an interview is a perfect context for this idiom.
그 영화의 마지막 장면은 관객들의 (________________) 했다.
'손에 땀을 쥐게 하다' is the standard causative form for describing a suspenseful movie.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालYes, if the fear involves suspense (like a thriller). If it's pure terror, '무서워 죽겠다' or '식은땀이 나다' might be more common.
It's a bit casual. In a formal meeting, say '긴장이 많이 됩니다' (I am very nervous) instead.
'나다' is the feeling (sweat comes out), while '쥐다' is the action (holding the sweat), used to describe how intense the situation is.
Yes! If you are excited about a concert or a surprise, you can say it to show your heart is racing.
Young people might say '심장 쫄깃하다' (heart is chewy/tight) for the same feeling.
Usually no. It's a metaphor for the *feeling* of tension, though your hands might actually be a bit damp!
No, that's not an idiom for tension. '발바닥에 땀이 나다' means you are very busy.
Use '손에 땀을 쥐게 하는 경기였어요.'
Yes, it is a common Korean idiom used across the peninsula.
No, unless the sadness comes from a tense, suspenseful situation.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but '마음이 편안하다' (to be at ease) is the opposite feeling.
Yes, {땀|汗} always refers to perspiration.
संबंधित मुहावरे
손에 땀을 쥐다
similarTo hold sweat in one's hands
조마조마하다
synonymTo feel nervous/restless
가슴이 두근거리다
similarOne's heart is pounding
침이 마르다
similarOne's mouth is dry
발바닥에 땀이 나다
contrastSweat on the soles of feet
