Korean

긴장
Meaning: tension, nervousness
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

I took a deep breath to relieve my tension before the presentation.
그는 긴장하여 침을 꼴깍 삼켰다.
He swallowed his saliva nervously.
격렬한 경쟁이 모두를 긴장하게 만들었다.
The fierce competition made everyone nervous.
시험을 앞두고 긴장해서 입술이 바짝 마른다.
My lips are parched because I'm nervous before the exam.
그의 목소리에는 긴장으로 인한 떨림이 있었다.
There was a trembling in his voice due to nervousness.
그는 긴장해서 입술을 깨물었다.
He bit his lip nervously.
긴장해서 심장 고동 소리가 빨라졌다.
My heart started beating faster because I was nervous.
시험이 코앞으로 닥쳐오자 모두가 긴장하기 시작했다.
As the exam drew near, everyone started to get nervous.
따뜻한 우유를 마시니 긴장이 사르르 풀렸다.
Drinking warm milk, the tension melted away.

Usage Notes

Refers to a state of mental or physical strain or nervousness.

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