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긴장하다

긴장하다 (gin-jang-ha-da) means “to be nervous” or “to feel tense.” It describes a state of anxiety, tension, or nervousness, often in high-pressure situations.

Example Sentences:

  1. 중요한 발표를 앞두고 긴장했어요. (jung-yo-han bal-pyo-reul ap-du-go gin-jang-haess-eo-yo.) – I was nervous before the important presentation.
  2. 처음으로 연설을 해서 많이 긴장했어요. (cheo-eum-eu-ro yeon-seol-eul hae-seo ma-ni gin-jang-haess-eo-yo.) – I was really tense because I gave a speech for the first time.
  3. 긴장하지 말고 천천히 이야기하세요. (gin-jang-ha-ji mal-go cheon-cheon-hi i-ya-gi-ha-se-yo.) – Don’t be nervous, just speak slowly.
  4. 면접 전에 너무 긴장돼요. (myeon-jeop jeon-e neo-mu gin-jang-dwae-yo.) – I feel really nervous before the interview.
  5. 그는 경기 전에 긴장한 모습을 보였어요. (geu-neun gyeong-gi jeon-e gin-jang-han mo-seup-eul bo-yeoss-eo-yo.) – He looked tense before the match.

The polite conjugation is 긴장해요 (gin-jang-hae-yo), and 긴장되다 (gin-jang-dwae-da) can be used to express the feeling of nervousness.