SUB PDF 5 Useful Korean Expressions for When You Feel Awkward or Uncomfortable Korean Podcast

Hello everyone, this is Teacher Jung Sun from Focus Korean. In this episode, we'll look at expressions you can use when feeling awkward or uncomfortable. When do you feel awkward or uncomfortable? We usually spend time with people we've just met You might feel a bit awkward or uncomfortable. Or even when you've had an argument with a friend and then run into them at a gathering It might feel awkward or uncomfortable, right? Strangely enough, I feel somewhat uncomfortable when I'm around young children. Although I am also raising a child, Still, I don't know how to talk to children. I don't really know how to play. Anyway, in this episode, When we feel such awkward or uncomfortable emotions I'd like to take a look at the available expressions. Besides awkward and uncomfortable, There are various expressions that Koreans frequently use. Since these are all expressions frequently used in daily life, please listen carefully. First, the first expression sounds awkward. Although it's the most basic and simple expression, Since it has multiple meanings, I'll briefly explain it and move on. Awkwardness basically means that words or actions are not natural. It can be used when something feels unnatural. They don't act like me, not usually. For example, I have to work on an assignment together with someone I just met in today's class. Then I don't know that person well. You can't act casually toward your friend as you normally would, can you? It might feel a bit uncomfortable at times. When I cannot behave so naturally and casually like this in my everyday life So when you feel a bit uncomfortable It can be expressed as "awkward." Or else, I am someone who wears jeans every day. But there's an important event, so I ended up wearing a dress I don't usually wear. At that moment, I looked at the mirror It's not my usual self, someone I rarely see in everyday life. It might feel unnatural. You might also feel awkward in such situations. Not only the actions or words of someone that seem awkward, but also It can be used in various ways in different situations. As awkward a atmosphere, as awkward a expression, as awkward a sentence as It's a word that can be used for a truly diverse range of subjects. For example, after arguing with a friend and then meeting again later I can feel an uncomfortable emotion, somewhat different from before. We argued with a friend then, and the atmosphere was awkward for several days. You can say it like this. And after taking the photo, when I checked it I'm forcing a smile, so my expression looks a bit strange. My expression also came out too awkward at times. You can say it like this. When something feels unnatural and different from usual It's a phrase you can use when you feel something is a bit strange. But you, being good at sensing awkward emotions It seems like it might have something to do with personality. Because some people can easily talk with strangers they've just met. You can also talk smoothly without feeling awkward, can't you? So, the expressions worth remembering at this point are I'm shy. I cannot easily become close to people I've just met. A cautious attitude, an awkward demeanor To be shy Actually, I'm a bit shy by nature too. When I'm with someone I've just met I prefer to keep quiet and don't talk much. And usually, young children tend to be shy. You're the one who's less socially skilled compared to adults, aren't you? So when children see a stranger, they feel afraid or There are times when I just want to stay right next to Mom and Dad. At such times, the child becomes a bit shy. It can be expressed this way. The second expression is embarrassing. You may feel embarrassed, but It means awkward and uncomfortable. The difference from other words It means that shame is also included. So it can be used quite often in awkward situations. For example, I made a mistake while giving a presentation in front of many people. You might feel embarrassed at that moment. Or I suggested to people that we go have lunch together. Nobody is answering. You might feel embarrassed and awkward in such situations. rather than merely awkward or uncomfortable situations It's an expression used when feeling embarrassed in front of people. It's something you can frequently use when you feel embarrassed or lose face. Face refers to the image of myself that I present to others, appearing to be fine. But something embarrassing happened. I can express the awkward feeling I have when my pride is hurt. The third expression is "the stillness flows." for a certain period of time during which silence flows People saying nothing at all A state of extreme silence It's so quiet that it's actually uncomfortable. Static refers to a state that is very quiet and still. "Flowing" refers to a certain atmosphere that persists. So, a state of absolute stillness, where even the slightest sound is absent. It can be used for a continuous period of time. a state far more quiet and silent than mere stillness It's a vivid expression. When it's so silent that it feels as if time has stopped You can use it even when you don't have anything to talk about. If we just sit here saying nothing like this It must be really uncomfortable and embarrassing, huh? For example, I made a joke. People aren't laughing and aren't responding at all. I made a joke then, but the silence that followed was so awkward. You can say it like this. Or talking with someone you just met Forcing and forcing the story out I really have nothing more to say now. So at the very moment the conversation ended A silence fell, with no words spoken. You can express it as "silence fell" at such moments. Have you ever heard the expression "gosi-bangseok"? It's an interesting expression, isn't it? First, it refers to something sharp like a needle. Roses have thorns, and hedgehogs have thorns too. It hurts when pricked, doesn't it? And the cushion is placed under people's buttocks when they sit down. It looks like a flat cushion. So, when we say "gashibangseok," it refers to a cushion with thorns. It must be uncomfortable just thinking about it, isn't it? Your buttocks must hurt. Who would want to sit on such a cushion? Therefore, "gashibangseok" is a word that metaphorically represents a very uncomfortable seat. When do you feel like you're sitting on a meditation cushion? For example, I made a mistake at work, which caused a problem. Therefore, in order to solve that problem, We're all gathering together for a meeting. Your heart must have felt so incredibly uncomfortable back then, right? I felt like I was sitting on a cushion of thorns during the meeting. It can be expressed this way. Or I ran into my ex-boyfriend, whom I had parted on bad terms, at some gathering. You feel really uncomfortable and just want to go home quickly, don't you? You could express it as if it feels like sitting on thorns even then. Not just awkward, but... A phrase you can use when you feel so uncomfortable that you want to leave the place as soon as possible. The fifth expression is "embarrassed." "Embarrassed" is similar to "awkward" and "shameful," but it's also a bit awkward in expression. Especially awkward or embarrassing, not knowing what to do It can be used when you don't know what to say. For example, when I first met someone I don't know what to say or how to start the conversation. I didn't know what to say and felt so awkward. It can be expressed this way. Or I went to the gathering, but everyone else there already knew each other—just not me. So they're laughing while sharing inside jokes with each other. I don't know what I'm supposed to do there. It's awkward to pretend to know something and jump into the conversation. It's not that I can just pretend not to hear it. I felt so awkward because there was no one at the gathering whom I knew. It can be expressed this way. Not acting confidently, proudly, and naturally It's good to use when you feel such worries and a bit of embarrassment. But when you feel awkward, and you're talking with friends or people close to you on a regular basis It's a casual expression you can use comfortably. It's better not to use it in formal settings. This episode, everyone, is about We've looked at a few expressions that we can use in awkward or uncomfortable situations. I'll post more detailed explanations and examples on Fateion. Thank you for listening today as well.