1️⃣ About the Song: What is "Teddy Bear"?
STAYC’s "Teddy Bear" is a fun, uplifting song that delivers a comforting and encouraging message. The lyrics capture the exciting moments of life, as well as the frustration that comes with uncertainty, reminding us that everything will be okay in the end.
📌 In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ How to use "짜릿해" (It’s thrilling) to express excitement
✅ The meaning of "답답해" (It’s frustrating) to describe a stuffy or irritating feeling
✅ Cultural insights on expressing emotions in Korean
2️⃣ Key Korean Expressions from the Song
📝 "짜릿해" (Jjaritha) ⚡
🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:
- "짜릿해" → 0:09
➡ Meaning: "It’s thrilling!" / "It’s electrifying!"
➡ Pronunciation: Jja-rit-hae
- 짜릿하다 (jjarithada) = "to be thrilling" / "to be electrifying"
- -해 (-hae) = informal verb ending
📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "롤러코스터 타니까 완전 짜릿해!" – "Riding a roller coaster is so thrilling!"
✅ "이 노래 들으면 기분이 짜릿해!" – "Listening to this song gives me a thrill!"
🔥 This phrase is often used to describe an exciting, adrenaline-filled experience.
📝 "답답해" (Dapdaphae) 😤
🎧 Key Korean Expressions Start At:
- "답답해" → 0:23
➡ Meaning: "It’s frustrating." / "It feels suffocating."
➡ Pronunciation: Dap-dap-hae
- 답답하다 (dapdaphada) = "to feel frustrated" / "to feel stuffy"
- -해 (-hae) = informal verb ending
📢 How to use it in real life:
✅ "왜 이렇게 답답해? 공기가 너무 안 좋아!" – "Why does it feel so stuffy? The air quality is so bad!"
✅ "시험 준비하는데 자꾸 집중이 안 돼서 답답해!" – "I feel so frustrated because I can’t concentrate while studying for my exam!"
💡 This phrase is used when something feels physically or emotionally suffocating or frustrating.
3️⃣ Cultural Insight: Expressing Excitement & Frustration in Korean
🧸 "짜릿해" → Expresses excitement, thrill, or an adrenaline rush
🧸 "답답해" → Describes frustration, feeling stuck, or a stuffy situation
📢 Did you know?
In Korean, 짜릿해 is often used in positive contexts, like describing exciting events or pleasant surprises. However, 답답해 is commonly used when people feel restricted, annoyed, or overwhelmed—especially in situations like waiting for a response or feeling stuck in a small space.
✔ Other similar expressions:
- "흥분돼!" → "I’m excited!"
- "이해가 안 돼서 답답해!" → "I don’t understand, so it’s frustrating!"
4️⃣ Practice & Challenge!
📝 Try using these expressions in real life!
1️⃣ Say "짜릿해" when describing something exciting.
2️⃣ Use "답답해" when feeling frustrated.
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