초조하다 (cho-jo-ha-da) means “to be nervous” or “to feel anxious.” It describes a state of uneasiness, restlessness, or impatience, especially when waiting for something or facing an uncertain situation.
Example Sentences:
시험 결과를 기다리는 동안 초조했어요. (si-heom gyeol-gwa-reul gi-da-ri-neun dong-an cho-jo-haess-eo-yo.) – I was nervous while waiting for the exam results.
면접 전에 너무 초조해서 잠을 못 잤어요. (myeon-jeop jeon-e neo-mu cho-jo-hae-seo jam-eul mot jat-eo-yo.) – I was so anxious before the interview that I couldn’t sleep.
아직 답장을 못 받아서 초조해요. (a-jik dap-jang-eul mot ba-da-seo cho-jo-hae-yo.) – I’m nervous because I haven’t received a reply yet.
초조한 마음을 진정하세요. (cho-jo-han ma-eum-eul jin-jeong-ha-se-yo.) – Calm your nervous feelings.
중요한 발표를 앞두고 초조한 기분이 들어요. (jung-yo-han bal-pyo-reul ap-du-go cho-jo-han gi-bun-i deu-reo-yo.) – I feel anxious before an important presentation.
The polite conjugation is 초조해요 (cho-jo-hae-yo). It’s commonly used to describe moments of unease or anticipation.