설레다

The verb “설레다” (seol-le-da) means “to flutter,” “to be excited,” or “to have a heart-racing feeling.” It describes the anticipation, nervous excitement, or joy one feels before something special happens—like meeting someone you like, starting a new adventure, or experiencing something thrilling!

Breaking It Down:
설레 (seol-le) – Fluttering feeling / Excited anticipation
(da) – Verb ending

Example Sentences:

내일 여행을 갈 생각에 가슴이 설레요. (nae-il yeo-haeng-eul gal saeng-gak-e ga-seum-i seol-le-yo.) – My heart flutters thinking about tomorrow’s trip.
좋아하는 사람을 만나서 설렜어요. (jo-a-ha-neun sa-ram-eul man-na-seo seol-leoss-eo-yo.) – I got excited meeting someone I like.
새로운 시작은 항상 설레는 순간이에요. (sae-ro-un si-jak-eun hang-sang seol-le-neun sun-gan-i-e-yo.) – A new beginning is always an exciting moment.
첫 콘서트를 앞두고 너무 설레요! (cheot kon-seo-teu-reul ap-du-go neo-mu seol-le-yo!) – I’m so excited before my first concert!
설레는 기분이 드네요! (seol-le-neun gi-bun-i deu-ne-yo!) – I’m getting that fluttering feeling!