Smile Korean Expression #14 | 흐뭇하다 | To Feel Pleased

Today’s expression is ‘흐뭇하다’, a Korean expression we use when we feel happy and satisfied while looking at someone or something.

In this episode, I’ll talk about some everyday situations where you can use ‘흐뭇하다’. We’ll talk about watching someone do well, being happy with something you bought, and even imagining the home you’d love to live in someday.

I’ll also share a few of my own stories, including a time when I trained new employees at work and felt really ‘흐뭇하다’ watching them put what they learned into practice. And yes… I’ll also tell you about the jeans I had been wanting for a very long time.

We’ll also learn the difference between ‘배송’ and ‘배달’, two words you’ll hear a lot in Korea, and talk a little about Korea’s delivery culture. 🇰🇷

I hope this episode helps you understand not only what ‘흐뭇하다’ means, but also how Koreans actually use it in everyday conversations.

If you’re learning Korean, try listening at 0.8x or 0.9x speed and take your time with the expressions.

Thank you so much for listening, and I’ll see you in the next episode!