Level 6

긴장감

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Understanding 긴장감

긴장감 refers to the feeling or atmosphere of tension, nervousness, or suspense. It is often used to describe emotional states before important events or in situations that require focus and alertness.

Usage in Daily Life

You can hear 긴장감 used when talking about exams, interviews, or any high-pressure situations. For example, "시험 전 긴장감" means the nervous tension before a test.

Common Collocations

  • 긴장감이 높다: to have high tension or nervousness
  • 긴장감이 돌다: tension spreads or fills the atmosphere
  • 긴장감을 느끼다: to feel tension

These expressions help convey the intensity or presence of tension in various contexts.

Register and Nuance

긴장감 is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It often implies a psychological or emotional state rather than physical tension.

Learner Tip

Do not confuse 긴장감 with 긴장, which can mean the act of being tense or the physical state. 긴장감 focuses more on the feeling or atmosphere of tension, making it useful for describing moods or scenes.

Example Sentences

시험 전에는 항상 긴장감이 높아진다.

Siheom jeoneneun hangsang ginjanggami noppajinda.

The feeling of tension always rises before an exam.

그 영화는 긴장감 넘치는 장면이 많아서 재미있었다.

Geu yeonghwaneun ginjanggam neomchineun jangmyeoni manhaseo jaemiisseotda.

That movie was interesting because it had many tense scenes.

회의 중에 긴장감이 돌면서 모두가 집중했다.

Hoeui junge ginjanggami dolmyeonseo moduga jipjunghaetda.

During the meeting, the tension spread and everyone focused.