How to say embarrassing in Korean?

Koreans don’t like to discuss personal issues, so they rarely talk about embarrassing moments. But, we get it, it can happen to everyone! Whether it’s falling down or forgetting your pants at the grocery store, it’s hard not to feel embarrassed. Fortunately, Korean has a few ways to express embarrassment. Here are a few examples of embarrassing moments in Korean and how to translate them.

How to say you are embarrassed in Korean?

If you want to express your embarrassment in Korean, you use the most common expression, 속죄없는 말 (sǒngjeomnyŏl). This word has a very similar meaning to the word embarrassed. It just implies that you are not proud of something you have done, usually because you thought about it before and realized it was a bad idea.

How to say you are dis-embarrassed in Korean?

Dis-embarrassed is an expression that conveys how you feel when you get embarrassed. For example, if you trip while walking and fall down, you feel embarrassed about being seen by people. If you forget to take out your wallet when paying in a restaurant, you feel embarrassed about being discovered cheating. You can also use dis-embarrassed to describe how you are when someone embarrasses you. If someone teases you, you may feel embarrassed about how you look.

How to say embarrassed in Korean?

There are many ways to say embarrassed in Korean. One of the most common ways is to use the verb baede (받듯) which means to be embarrassed. It’s often used when someone does something out of embarrassment and feels shame. It can be used to express embarrassment over something that was unintentional, whether it’s an honest mistake or something you did on purpose.

How to say you are shy in Korean?

One of the most common ways people express shyness is through silence. Koreans are also very good at being embarrassed, so if you feel shy when speaking in front of others, just keep quiet. Speaking slowly and giving your interlocutor plenty of time to answer you will also help you feel more comfortable.