“신나다” (sin-na-da) means “to be excited” or “to be thrilled.” It describes a feeling of enthusiasm, joy, or excitement, often in response to something fun or enjoyable.
Breaking It Down:
신 (sin) – Excitement / Fun
나다 (na-da) – To arise / To happen
Example Sentences:
놀이공원에 가니까 정말 신나요! (no-ri-gong-won-e ga-ni-kka jeong-mal sin-na-yo!) – I’m really excited because I’m going to the amusement park!
좋아하는 노래를 들으면 신나요. (jo-a-ha-neun no-rae-reul deu-reu-myeon sin-na-yo.) – I feel excited when I listen to my favorite song.
친구들과 여행을 가서 신났어요! (chin-gu-deul-gwa yeo-haeng-eul ga-seo sin-nass-eo-yo!) – I was thrilled to go on a trip with my friends!
새로운 프로젝트를 시작해서 신나요! (sae-ro-un peu-ro-jek-teu-reul si-jak-hae-seo sin-na-yo!) – I’m excited because I started a new project
어린아이들은 놀이할 때 신나요. (eo-rin-a-i-deul-eun no-ri-hal ttae sin-na-yo.) – Kids get excited when they play.
This word is great for expressing enthusiasm and happiness!