#04 뿌듯하다
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[Weekly Korean] 뿌듯하다 [Ppu-deut-ha-da]
Hello Korean learners! Welcome back to this week’s Weekly Korean lesson by iSeodang Korean Institute!
Have you ever finished a tough exam, accomplished a personal goal, or helped someone out and felt a warm sense of pride swell inside your heart? In Korean, there is a wonderfully rewarding word for this feeling: 뿌듯하다 [Ppu-deut-ha-da].
Let’s dive into what this word means, how to use it in daily conversations, and expand your vocabulary with related terms for all learning levels!
1. Key Expression: 뿌듯하다 [Ppu-deut-ha-da]
Meaning: Feeling proud, fulfilled, and satisfied with one's achievement or a kind deed.
When to use: Use this when you feel a sense of pride or deep warm satisfaction—like when you finish a hard exam, accomplish a goal, or help someone out!
2. Practice Dialogue
Here is a quick conversation to see how native speakers use 뿌듯하다 in daily life:
A: 이번 토픽시험 잘 봤어요?
(Did you do well on the TOPIK exam this time?)
B: 네! 열심히 공부하고 원하는 점수를 받아서 정말 뿌듯해요!
(Yes! I studied hard and got the score I wanted, so I feel really proud and fulfilled!)
3. Level Up Your Connection Vocabulary!
To help you talk about communication and connection more fluently, here are related words categorized by learning levels:
Level | Korean Phrase | Meaning |
🟢 Beginner | 노력 [No-reok] | Effort / Hard work |
결과 [Gyeol-gwa] | Result / Outcome | |
기쁘다 [Gi-ppeu-da] | To be glad | |
🟠 Intermediate | 보람을 느끼다 [Bo-ra-meul neu-kki-da] | To feel rewarded / To feel it was worthwhile |
성취감 [Seon-chwi-gam] | Sense of accomplishment | |
목표를 이루다 [Mok-pyo-reul i-ru-da] | To achieve a goal | |
🔵 Advanced | 결실을 맺다 [Gyeol-sil-reul maet-da] | To bear fruit / To pay off |
감회가 새롭다 [Gam-hoi-ga se-rop-da] | To be deeply moved with nostalgic | |
자긍심 [Ja-geung-sim] | Pride / Self-esteem |
💡 Teacher’s Note & Culture Tip
Even the small habit of reading these Korean expressions on our board every week and making them your own will bring you a big sense of accomplishment (커다란 뿌듯함)! What made your heart feel proud and fulfilled today?
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