Korean Dictionary
How to say "Excited" in Korean
“Excited” in Korean is 신나다 (pronounced "Sinnada").
신나다
Sinnada
Usage & Context
Used to describe feeling thrilled or enthusiastic about something upcoming. Commonly used before concerts, trips, or fun events. Korean speakers often pair it with 너무 (too/so much) for emphasis.
Example Sentence
오늘 콘서트에 가서 너무 신나요!
I'm so excited to go to the concert today!
How to use 신나다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Excited” is 신나다, romanized as Sinnada.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 신나다.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'shin-na-da' — 'shin' rhymes with 'sheen,' 'na' is a quick open 'nah,' and 'da' ends flat. The double 'n' is slightly held.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
신납니다
sinnamnida
Formal form, rare in speech — mostly used in narration or writing
Casual (반말)
신난다
sinnanda
Casual form used to express excitement to oneself or close friends
More Example Sentences
night before a vacation
내일 여행 가서 너무 신나요!
I'm so excited because I'm going on a trip tomorrow!
after a fan meeting
좋아하는 가수를 만날 수 있어서 신났어요.
I was excited because I got to meet my favorite singer.
family day at an amusement park
아이들이 놀이공원에서 신나게 놀았어요.
The kids had a blast playing at the amusement park.
Cultural Context
신나다 implies an energetic, can't-sit-still kind of excitement — it's often paired with music, travel, or fun events. The adverbial form 신나게 (sinnage, 'excitedly') is extremely common, as in 신나게 놀다 (to play excitedly / have a blast). For nervous anticipation, Koreans use 설레다 instead.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
신나요!
I'm excited!
신나게 놀자!
Let's have a blast!
진짜 신난다.
I'm really pumped.
Related Expressions
설레다
seolleda
to feel fluttery / anticipatory
기대하다
gidaehada
to look forward to
흥분하다
heungbunhada
to be thrilled / worked up
재미있다
jaemiitda
to be fun
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