A1 Idiom Neutral

가슴이 답답하다.

gaseumi dapdaphada.

feel suffocated / frustrated

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Meaning

To feel emotionally overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious.

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Cultural Background

The concept of 'Hwa-byeong' is deeply tied to this phrase. Similar idioms exist in China and Japan, reflecting shared cultural values.

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Context is key

Always clarify if you are talking about emotions or physical space.

Meaning

To feel emotionally overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious.

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Context is key

Always clarify if you are talking about emotions or physical space.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct phrase for feeling frustrated.

시험을 망쳐서 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 가슴이 답답해요

It describes the emotional frustration of failing an exam.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct phrase for feeling frustrated. Choose A1

시험을 망쳐서 ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 가슴이 답답해요

It describes the emotional frustration of failing an exam.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use '아프다' for pain.

Related Phrases

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답답해 죽겠다

specialized form

Dying of frustration

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숨이 막히다

similar

To be suffocated

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