Meaning
두근두근해
dugeundugeunhae
My heart is thumping; I'm excited/nervous
EMOTIONAL INTENSITY7/10
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What Koreans really mean
두근두근해 (dugeundugeunhae) combines the mimetic word 두근두근 (the sound and sensation of a rapidly beating heart) with -해 (to do/to be). It expresses heightened emotion — most often positive anticipation and excitement, but it can also convey nervousness or anxiety depending on context. It highlights an involuntary physical reaction to strong feelings.
Other Ways to Say It
Same feeling, different wording
Tags
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