Korean Dictionary
How to say "Thrilled" in Korean
“Thrilled” in Korean is 짜릿하다 (pronounced "Jjaritahada").
짜릿하다
Jjaritahada
Usage & Context
Describes an exciting, tingling sensation. Often associated with adventure, sports, or surprising moments. Popular in action movie reviews and sports commentary in Korea. 짜릿한 순간 (thrilling moment) is a common phrase.
Example Sentence
롤러코스터를 타니까 너무 짜릿했어요!
Riding the roller coaster was so thrilling!
How to use 짜릿하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Thrilled” is 짜릿하다, romanized as Jjaritahada.
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 짜릿하다.
Pronunciation Guide
짜 (Jja) sounds like 'jah' but with a tense, sharp 'jj' sound. 릿 (rit) sounds like 'rit' in 'grit' but with a slightly rolled 'r'. 하 (ha) is like 'ha' in 'haha'. 다 (da) is like 'da' in 'dad'. The '짜릿' part should feel quick and sharp.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
짜릿합니다
Jjaritahamnida
Standard formal ending for descriptive verbs.
Casual (반말)
짜릿해
Jjaritae
Standard casual ending for descriptive verbs.
More Example Sentences
Describing an adventurous activity.
번지점프는 정말 짜릿한 경험이었어요.
Bungee jumping was a truly thrilling experience.
Reacting to a scary movie.
공포 영화를 보는데 너무 짜릿해서 소름이 돋았어요.
Watching the horror movie was so thrilling that I got goosebumps.
Describing an exciting sports match.
마지막 순간에 역전승을 거두는 짜릿한 경기였어요.
It was a thrilling game where we made a comeback victory at the last moment.
Cultural Context
짜릿하다 describes a sudden, intense, and often pleasant sensation of excitement or thrill, like an electric current. It's commonly used for extreme sports, exciting moments in games, or even a sudden realization. K-pop lyrics often use '짜릿하다' to describe the thrilling feeling of love or a captivating performance. It's a very visceral word, conveying a physical 'tingle.'
Editorial note
We review entries like 짜릿하다 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
짜릿한 순간
A thrilling moment
짜릿한 경험
A thrilling experience
짜릿한 맛
A thrilling taste (e.g., spicy, fizzy)
Related Expressions
신나다
Sinnada
To be excited, to be fun
스릴 넘치다
Seuril neomchida
To be full of thrill (often used for movies/games)
흥분하다
Heungbunhada
To be excited, agitated
지루하다
Jiruhada
To be boring (antonym)
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