A2 noun

당황

danghwang

당황 describes the uncomfortable feeling of being flustered or confused by an unexpected situation.

당황 30秒で

  • Feeling flustered or embarrassed
  • Experiencing confusion or bewilderment
  • Being caught off guard by a situation

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Context is key for 당황

Learn 당황 by noticing when Koreans use it. Is it a small oops or a big shock? The feeling of 'danghwang' can range from mild embarrassment to a deeper sense of bewilderment.

당황 verb forms

You'll often see 당황 with '-하다' (to do) to make '당황하다', meaning 'to be embarrassed/bewildered'. Example: 갑자기 질문해서 당황했어요. (I was bewildered because you suddenly asked a question.)

Adjective forms of 당황

You can also use '당황스러운' (embarrassing/bewildering) or '당황한' (embarrassed/bewildered). Example: 당황스러운 순간이었어요. (It was an embarrassing moment.)

Similar words to 당황

While '당황' is about bewilderment or confusion, '창피하다' is more about direct shame or embarrassment. Understand the subtle differences.

Use with adverbs

Combine 당황 with adverbs like '좀' (a bit) or '너무' (too much) to express the degree of embarrassment or bewilderment. Example: 좀 당황했어요. (I was a bit embarrassed.)

Practice with common phrases

Try saying things like: 너무 당황해서 아무 말도 못 했어요. (I was so bewildered I couldn't say anything.) This helps you internalize 당황.

Don't confuse with anger

당황 isn't about being angry. It's about feeling confused or awkward, not upset or mad.

Korean politeness and 당황

Koreans might use 당황 to describe situations where they feel awkward or put on the spot, especially in formal settings or with elders, due to cultural emphasis on harmony and respect.

Listen for 당황 in dramas

Korean dramas and shows are excellent for hearing 당황 in natural conversations. Pay attention to the characters' expressions when they use it to understand the nuances of embarrassment or bewilderment.

Advanced use: 당황스럽게도

For a more advanced usage, you can say '당황스럽게도' (to one's bewilderment/embarrassment). Example: 당황스럽게도 지갑을 잃어버렸어요. (To my bewilderment, I lost my wallet.)

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writing A1

Write a short sentence about a time you felt 당황 (embarrassed).

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

실수해서 당황했어요. (I made a mistake, so I was embarrassed.)

正解! おしい! 正解:
writing A1

Imagine you dropped something in front of many people. How would you describe that feeling using 당황?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

사람들 앞에서 물건을 떨어뜨려서 당황했어요. (I dropped something in front of people, so I was embarrassed.)

正解! おしい! 正解:
writing A1

Complete the sentence: 저는 너무 ___.

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Sample answer

저는 너무 당황했어요. (I was so embarrassed.)

正解! おしい! 正解:
reading A1

When did the person feel 당황 (embarrassed/bewildered)?

Read this passage:

저는 길을 잃었어요. 그래서 좀 당황했어요. 친구에게 전화했어요.

When did the person feel 당황 (embarrassed/bewildered)?

正解! おしい! 正解: When they lost their way.

The passage says '저는 길을 잃었어요. 그래서 좀 당황했어요.' which means 'I lost my way. So I was a bit embarrassed/bewildered.'

正解! おしい! 正解: When they lost their way.

The passage says '저는 길을 잃었어요. 그래서 좀 당황했어요.' which means 'I lost my way. So I was a bit embarrassed/bewildered.'

reading A1

Why did the person feel 당황?

Read this passage:

친구가 갑자기 질문했어요. 저는 대답을 몰랐어요. 그래서 당황했어요.

Why did the person feel 당황?

正解! おしい! 正解: They didn't know the answer.

The passage states '저는 대답을 몰랐어요. 그래서 당황했어요.' meaning 'I didn't know the answer. So I was embarrassed/bewildered.'

正解! おしい! 正解: They didn't know the answer.

The passage states '저는 대답을 몰랐어요. 그래서 당황했어요.' meaning 'I didn't know the answer. So I was embarrassed/bewildered.'

reading A1

What caused the person's 당황 (embarrassment)?

Read this passage:

저는 중요한 발표가 있었어요. 하지만 준비를 못 했어요. 정말 당황했어요.

What caused the person's 당황 (embarrassment)?

正解! おしい! 正解: They had an important presentation but couldn't prepare.

The passage says '하지만 준비를 못 했어요. 정말 당황했어요.' which means 'But I couldn't prepare. I was really embarrassed/bewildered.'

正解! おしい! 正解: They had an important presentation but couldn't prepare.

The passage says '하지만 준비를 못 했어요. 정말 당황했어요.' which means 'But I couldn't prepare. I was really embarrassed/bewildered.'

listening C2

Listen for how she reacted to a sudden question.

正解! おしい! 正解: 그녀는 갑작스러운 질문에 당황한 기색이 역력했다.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening C2

Pay attention to the initial reaction and subsequent change.

正解! おしい! 正解: 예상치 못한 상황에 모두가 당황했지만, 곧 침착함을 되찾았다.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening C2

Identify what caused the speaker's momentary bewilderment.

正解! おしい! 正解: 발표 도중 컴퓨터가 고장 나서 잠시 당황했지만, 이내 수습했습니다.
正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

갑자기 칭찬을 받으니 당황스러웠어요.

Focus: 당황스러웠어요

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

예상치 못한 질문에 당황해서 아무 말도 못 했어요.

Focus: 당황해서 아무 말도 못 했어요

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

길을 잃어서 당황했지만, 다행히 금방 찾았어요.

Focus: 길을 잃어서 당황했지만

正解! おしい! 正解:

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