Korean Dictionary
How to say "Extreme Empathy" in Korean
“Extreme Empathy” in Korean is 극공감 (pronounced "geuk gonggan").
극공감
geuk gonggan
Usage & Context
Expression meaning extreme empathy or complete understanding. Used online to show strong agreement and emotional connection to someone's experience.
Example Sentence
그 말 극공감이야.
I extremely empathize with that statement.
How to use 극공감 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Extreme Empathy” is 극공감, romanized as geuk gonggan.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
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 극공감.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'geuk', sounds like 'gook' but with a shorter 'oo' sound, like 'guk' in 'guk-guk'. The 'ㄱ' at the end is unreleased. 'Gong' sounds like 'gong' in English. 'Gam' sounds like 'gahm' in 'gamma'.
More Example Sentences
Expressing strong agreement with a shared experience like parenting.
네가 말한 육아의 어려움, 진짜 극공감이야.
What you said about the difficulties of parenting, I extremely empathize with that.
Relating deeply to a character in a TV drama.
그 드라마 주인공의 감정에 극공감하며 봤어.
I watched that drama extremely empathizing with the main character's emotions.
Observing online reactions to relatable content.
직장인의 애환을 담은 웹툰에 다들 극공감 댓글을 달았어.
Everyone left 'extreme empathy' comments on the webtoon depicting the sorrows of office workers.
Cultural Context
극공감 (geuk gonggam) is a compound of '극' (geuk, extreme/utmost) and '공감' (gonggam, empathy/sympathy). It's a popular online slang term used to express very strong agreement and emotional resonance with someone's statement or experience. It's more intense than just '공감' (empathy) and signifies a feeling of 'I couldn't agree more' or 'I totally get it, I've been there.' It's frequently seen in comments sections of articles, social media posts, and online communities where people share relatable experiences, often in K-dramas or webtoons.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 극공감 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
극공감 댓글
extreme empathy comment
극공감 백만개
a million extreme empathies (hyperbolic expression)
극공감합니다
I extremely empathize (polite form)
Related Expressions
공감
gonggam
empathy, sympathy
완전 공감
wanjeon gonggam
complete empathy (similar intensity)
인정
injeong
acknowledge, agree (often used as 'I agree')
동의하다
donguihada
to agree (more formal)
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