A2 Idiom Neutral

마음이 식다.

ma-eumi sikda.

Heart cools.

Meaning

To lose interest, affection, or enthusiasm for something or someone.

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Cultural Background

In Korea, 'Jeong' (정) is a deep bond. Saying your heart has cooled is a polite way to signal the end of this bond.

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Use with -어버리다

Add -어버리다 to emphasize that the interest is gone for good.

Meaning

To lose interest, affection, or enthusiasm for something or someone.

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Use with -어버리다

Add -어버리다 to emphasize that the interest is gone for good.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form of '마음이 식다'.

요즘 그 취미에 __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 마음이 식었어요

The phrase '마음이 식다' is used to describe losing interest in a hobby.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '마음이 식다'. Fill Blank A2

요즘 그 취미에 __________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 마음이 식었어요

The phrase '마음이 식다' is used to describe losing interest in a hobby.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It's honest, but can be hurtful in a relationship.

Related Phrases

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정이 떨어지다

similar

Affection falls off

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