Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stressed" in Korean
“Stressed” in Korean is 스트레스받다 (pronounced "Seuteuresseu batda").
스트레스받다
Seuteuresseu batda
Usage & Context
Borrowed from English, 스트레스 is extremely common in Korean daily life. Korea's competitive society means stress is frequently discussed among students and workers. 스트레스 풀다 (release stress) is a key phrase for self-care activities.
Example Sentence
요즘 일이 너무 많아서 스트레스받아요.
I'm so stressed lately because there's too much work.
How to use 스트레스받다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stressed” is 스트레스받다, romanized as Seuteuresseu batda.
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 스트레스받다.
Pronunciation Guide
스 (seu) sounds like 'soo' in 'soup' but with a light 's'. 트 (teu) sounds like 'too' in 'tool' with a light 't'. 레 (re) sounds like 'reh' in 'red'. 스 (seu) again. 받 (bat) sounds like 'bat' in English 'bat', with an unreleased 't'. 다 (da) sounds like 'da' in 'dad'. Together: 'seu-teu-reh-seu bat-da'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
스트레스받아요
Seuteureseu badayo
This is the common polite form, used in most polite conversations.
Casual (반말)
스트레스받아
Seuteureseu bada
Used when speaking with close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Observing the common situation of students during exam periods.
시험 기간이라서 스트레스받는 학생들이 많아요.
There are many students who are stressed because it's exam season.
Complaining about work-related stress.
상사 때문에 스트레스받아서 잠을 못 잤어요.
I couldn't sleep because I was stressed out by my boss.
Sharing a common Korean coping mechanism for stress.
스트레스받을 때는 매운 음식을 먹는 게 최고예요.
When I'm stressed, eating spicy food is the best.
Cultural Context
스트레스 (stress) is a direct loanword from English and is incredibly common in daily Korean life, reflecting the country's competitive society. The phrase '스트레스받다' literally means 'to receive stress.' It's very common to talk about '스트레스 풀다' (to relieve stress) or '스트레스 해소' (stress relief) through various activities like eating, drinking, or hobbies.
Editorial note
We review entries like 스트레스받다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
스트레스 풀다
To relieve stress
스트레스 해소
Stress relief
스트레스받지 마세요
Don't get stressed (polite encouragement)
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Pigonhada
To be tired
힘들다
Himdeulda
To be difficult, tough, exhausting
지치다
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To be exhausted (often from stress)
편안하다
Pyeonanhanada
To be comfortable, relaxed (antonym)
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