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TOPIK 2noun

감정

gamjeong

감정이 · 감정을

feeling, emotion

Example

그는 자기 감정을 잘 표현하지 않아요.

He doesn't really express his feelings.

Word parts

감 feel정 emotion

Literally 'feeling and emotion.'

Good to know

기분 is your mood right now; 감정 is the general word for emotions.

TOPIK 6noun

감정

gamjeong

감정이 · 감정을

appraisal, authentication

Example

할머니가 물려주신 도자기의 감정을 받아 봤어요.

I had the pottery my grandmother left me appraised.

Word parts

감 examine정 determine

Literally 'examine and determine.'

Good to know

Different from 감정 'emotion' (感情); appraisal usually appears as 감정을 받다 or 감정을 의뢰하다.