A1 Idiom Neutral

속이 시원하다.

sogi siwonhada.

Inside is cool.

Meaning

To feel relieved and satisfied after a difficult situation.

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Cultural Background

The stomach is considered the center of emotion in Korean language. Expressing relief is seen as a sign of honesty.

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Use it often

Koreans love this phrase. Use it whenever you finish a hard task.

Meaning

To feel relieved and satisfied after a difficult situation.

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Use it often

Koreans love this phrase. Use it whenever you finish a hard task.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best way to say you are relieved after finishing a task.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 속이 시원해요

It is used for emotional relief, not weather or food.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the best way to say you are relieved after finishing a task.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 속이 시원해요

It is used for emotional relief, not weather or food.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is for emotional relief only.

Related Phrases

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속이 타다

contrast

To be anxious

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답답하다

contrast

To feel stuffy

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