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TOPIK 6adjective

황송하다

hwangsonghada

황송해요 · 황송했어요 · 황송한 (+noun)

to be humbled, overwhelmed with gratitude (by undeserved kindness)

Example

이렇게 귀한 선물을 주시니 황송합니다.

I'm truly humbled that you would give me such a precious gift.

Word parts

황 fearful송 fearful

Literally 'awed and fearful' — overwhelmed by a superior's kindness.

Good to know

Used toward elders or superiors; 황송하다 mixes gratitude with feeling unworthy.