Meaning
"I'm feeling"은 영어에서 자신의 감정이나 상태를 표현할 때 사용하는 구문입니다. "I am"의 축약형인 "I'm"과 "feeling"이 결합되어, 현재 자신의 감정이나 신체적 상태를 설명할 때 주로 쓰입니다. 예를 들어, "I'm feeling happy"라고 말하면 "나는 행복함을 느끼고 있다"는 뜻이 됩니다.
"I'm feeling" 뒤에는 일반적으로 감정을 나타내는 형용사나 상태를 설명하는 단어가 옵니다. 긍정적인 감정뿐만 아니라 부정적인 감정이나 신체적 상태도 표현할 수 있습니다. 예를 들어 "I'm feeling tired"는 "나는 피곤하다"는 의미입니다. 이처럼 "I'm feeling"은 현재 순간의 감정이나 상태를 상대방에게 전달할 때 유용한 표현입니다.
Tip: "I'm feeling" 뒤에 오는 단어에 따라 문장의 의미가 크게 달라지므로, 상황에 맞는 적절한 단어를 선택하는 것이 중요합니다. 예를 들어, "I'm feeling excited"는 즐거운 기대감을 나타낼 수 있으며, "I'm feeling anxious"는 불안한 감정을 전달할 수 있습니다.
Today's Sentences
- I’m feeling upbeat.
- I’m feeling peaceful.
- I’m feeling optimistic.
- I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
- I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
- Writer's Note
01
I’m feeling upbeat.
Situation 1
You look really happy today.
I’m feeling upbeat.
Do you have any good news?
I just won free tickets to a concert I’ve been dying to see!
Situation 2
How are you today?
I’m feeling upbeat.
Really?
What’s the occasion?
무슨 특별한 날이야?
I just went for a run and feel really great today.
02
I’m feeling peaceful.
Situation 1
You look really calm this morning.
I’m feeling peaceful.
Really?
Did you do something to make yourself feel that way?
스스로 그렇게 느끼게 만든 무언가를 했니?
I’ve been meditating after lunch for the past week.
It’s really soothing and I feel more relaxed.
정말 마음이 편안해지고 더 여유로워지는 기분이 듭니다.
Situation 2
The lake is beautiful today.
Isn’t it?
I’m feeling peaceful.
평화로운 기분이 들어요.
Me too.
We should do this more often.
우리 이런 거 자주 해야 해.
We live in such a fast-paced world.
I feel more joy since I’ve learned to slow down.
속도를 늦추는 법을 배우고 나서 더 큰 기쁨을 느끼게 되었습니다.
03
I’m feeling optimistic.
Situation 1
Are you nervous about your interview?
I’m feeling optimistic.
What if it doesn’t work out?
If it’s not meant to be, then I’m sure there’s another door waiting to be opened.
Situation 2
Have you gotten an acceptance letter yet?
I haven’t.
But I’m feeling optimistic.
하지만 저는 긍정적으로 생각하고 있습니다.
Did you apply to a few other schools?
Thankfully, I was able to apply to my top three picks.
If my first choice falls through, I’ve got a few other schools as back up.
첫 번째 선택이 실패하더라도, 다른 학교들이 예비로 있습니다.
04
I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
Situation 1
How have you been doing since the fire?
I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
I can only imagine.
I know that grief has taken over my life.
Disaster survivors need all the social support they can get.
재난 생존자들은 가능한 모든 사회적 지원이 필요합니다.
Situation 2
How are you feeling?
Well, I’m feeling heavy-hearted.
I don’t doubt that for one second.
I hope you’re making time to heal.
당신이 치유할 시간을 만들고 있기를 바랍니다.
I’m trying.
Saying goodbye to a pet feels like losing a best friend forever.
반려동물에게 작별을 고하는 것은 평생 친구를 잃는 것 같은 기분이에요.
05
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
Situation 1
So, how did the date go?
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
Really? It must’ve went well!
Tell me everything!
모두 이야기해줘!
We had a natural chemistry and we laughed a lot during our conversations.
Situation 2
Are you ready for the concert?
I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
You must be excited and nervous at the same time.
I don’t know if I like this feeling too much.
Writer's Note
We all have feelings and sometimes they are simple to express but at other times we have feelings that lie in between happy and sad. So here is a list of adjectives that will help you describe how you feel.
| Happy | Ecstatic, Overjoyed, Delighted |
| Disappointed | Devastated, Heartbroken |
| Angry | Furious, Enraged |
| Scared | Terrified, Petrified |
| Confused | Perplexed, Bewildered |
| Tired | Exhausted |
| Hungry | Famished, Starving |
| Thirsty | Parched |
So let's explore "I feel" vs. "I'm feeling".
"I feel" and "I'm feeling" essentially have the same meaning. "I feel" states a general feeling without the details of time, while "I'm feeling" emphasizes feelings in the present moment. Shall we go over some examples together?
- I feel hungry. I'm feeling hungry.
- I feel grateful. I'm feeling grateful.
- I feel nostalgic. I'm feeling nostalgic.
- I feel insecure. I'm feeling insecure.
- I feel under the weather. I'm feeling under the weather.
I'm feeling nostalgic. 나는 향수를 느끼고 있다.
I'm feeling under the weather. 컨디션이 별로 좋지 않아요.
Understanding and being understood are essential to human connection and communication. Pick some new adjectives to describe your feelings. Imagine when and where you could use these phrases in your daily life.
When you can express yourself, you feel truly seen, heard, and understood.
