Korean

설레다

설레다
Meaning: to flutter; to be excited
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 설레다
Present 설렌다
Polite 설레요
Formal 설렙니다
Past 설렜다
Past + Polite 설렜어요
Guess + Polite 설레겠어요
Connective 설레고
Conditional 설레면
Volitional 설레자
Imperative 설레라
Imperative + Polite 설레세요
Attributive 설레는 / 설렌 / 설렐

Example sentences

My heart is fluttering thinking about the trip tomorrow, so I can't sleep.
새로운 프로젝트의 시작은 항상 설레요.
The start of a new project is always exciting.
선물 포장을 뜯는 순간이 가장 설렌다.
The most exciting moment is when you unwrap a present.
신혼부부는 설레는 마음으로 첫날밤을 보냈다.
The newlyweds spent their wedding night with fluttering hearts.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a feeling of excited anticipation, where one's heart feels like it's fluttering or pounding.

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