Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fulfilled" in Korean
“Fulfilled” in Korean is 뿌듯하다 (pronounced "Ppudeuthada").
뿌듯하다
Ppudeuthada
Usage & Context
Describes a deeply satisfying sense of accomplishment. More personal and intimate than 만족하다 — the pride you feel in your own hard work. 뿌듯해요 is frequently said by parents about children, teachers about students, or people about their own achievements.
Example Sentence
열심히 한 일이 잘 됐을 때 정말 뿌듯해요.
When something you worked hard on succeeds, it feels truly fulfilling.
How to use 뿌듯하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fulfilled” is 뿌듯하다, romanized as Ppudeuthada.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
뿌 (ppu) sounds like 'poo' in 'pool' but with a tense, aspirated 'p' sound. 듯 (deut) sounds like 'deuht' similar to 'foot' but with a 't' at the end. 하 (ha) sounds like 'ha' in 'haha'. 다 (da) sounds like 'da' in 'dad'. The first syllable '뿌' is pronounced with extra emphasis and tension.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
뿌듯합니다
Ppudeuthamnida
Used in formal settings, presentations, or when addressing superiors.
Casual (반말)
뿌듯해
Ppudeuthae
Used among close friends, family, or in informal writing.
More Example Sentences
Parental pride in a child's independence.
아이들이 스스로 숙제를 끝내는 모습을 보니 정말 뿌듯했어요.
Seeing the children finish their homework by themselves made me feel truly fulfilled.
Satisfaction from a professional achievement.
오랜 시간 준비한 프로젝트가 성공적으로 끝나서 너무 뿌듯해요.
I feel so fulfilled that the project I prepared for a long time ended successfully.
Satisfaction from helping others.
봉사 활동을 통해 누군가에게 도움이 될 수 있어서 뿌듯합니다.
I feel fulfilled that I could be of help to someone through volunteer work.
Cultural Context
뿌듯하다 expresses a deep, personal sense of satisfaction and pride, often stemming from one's own efforts or the positive outcomes of someone they care about. It's more about the internal feeling of accomplishment rather than external recognition. Parents often use it when their children achieve something, and students feel it after passing a difficult exam. It captures the essence of 'job well done' or 'effort paid off' in a very heartfelt way.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
정말 뿌듯해요
I feel truly fulfilled/proud.
뿌듯한 마음
A fulfilled/proud heart
뿌듯함을 느끼다
To feel a sense of fulfillment
Related Expressions
만족하다
manjokhada
Satisfied (more general, less personal pride)
자랑스럽다
jarangseureopda
Proud (can be about oneself or others, often more outwardly expressed)
성취감을 느끼다
seongchwigameul neukkida
To feel a sense of accomplishment
아쉽다
aswipda
Regrettable, a pity (antonym, feeling of not achieving something)
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