Korean Dictionary
How to say “Embarrassed” in Korean
창피하다
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IntermediateEmotions
Usage & Context
Describes social embarrassment, especially in public settings. In Korean culture, where face-saving (체면) is important, this emotion carries significant social weight. Related to but slightly different from 부끄럽다, which is more about shyness.
Example Sentence
실수를 해서 너무 창피했어요.
I was so embarrassed after making that mistake.
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