궁금하다

Adjective

1. 1

   curious

   Having a strong desire to know about something.

   Korean definition: 무엇이 무척 알고 싶다.

   • 지수는 백화점이 명절에 문을 여는지 궁금했다.

     Jisu was curious whether the department store would be open during the holidays.

   • 나는 오랫동안 연락이 닿지 않은 친구의 안부가 궁금했다.

     I was curious how my friend, whom I hadn't been able to reach for a long time, was doing.

2. 2

   anxious; concerned

   Feeling heavyhearted worrying about something.

   Korean definition: 무엇이 걱정이 되어 마음이 무척 답답하다.

   • 가족들은 시험을 보러 간 지수의 결과가 궁금했다.

     The family was anxious to know the result of Jisu, who had gone to take the exam.

   • 어머니는 아들이 비행기를 타고 미국에 잘 도착했는지 궁금해서 아들의 전화가 오기만을 기다렸다.

     Mother was anxious about whether her son had arrived safely in the U.S. by plane, so she just waited for his call.