Usages of ginjangdoeda
다음 주에는 발표가 있어서 계속 긴장될 것 같아요.da-eum jueneun balpyoga isseoseo gyesok ginjangdoel geos gatayo.
I will have a presentation next week, so I think I’ll remain nervous.
수업 중에 질문할 때 긴장돼요.sueop junge jilmunhal ttae ginjangdwaeyo.
I feel nervous when I ask questions during class.
처음이어서 조금 긴장돼요.cheoeumieoseo jogeum ginjangdwaeyo.
Because it’s my first time, I’m a little nervous.
긴장될 때 음악을 들으면 마음을 편하게 할 수 있어요.ginjangdoel ttae eumageul deureumyeon ma-eumeul pyeonhage hal su isseoyo.
When you feel nervous, listening to music can put your mind at ease.
내일 시험이라서 지금 긴장돼요.naeil siheomiraseo jigeum ginjangdwaeyo.
I’m nervous now because I have an exam tomorrow.
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