Korean Dictionary

How to say “Stress” in Korean

스트레스

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Usage & Context

Mental or emotional pressure. 스트레스 받다 (to receive/get stress) is the common expression. Koreans experience high stress from work, academic pressure, and social expectations. Stress relief (스트레스 해소) through eating, singing (노래방), and socializing is a major part of Korean culture.

Example Sentence

요즘 스트레스가 너무 많이 쌓였어요.

I've been accumulating a lot of stress lately.

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