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Korean expression

안심했어

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What does 안심했어 mean?

안심했어 means "I felt relieved." in Korean.

How it works here

‘안심했어’ is the past form of ‘안심하다’ (to feel relieved), showing that the worry has already eased.

Dictionary form

안심하다

To feel relieved

‘안심하다’ directly describes a state in which worry has gone away. Similar expressions include ‘마음이 놓이다’ (to feel relieved).

When it's used

Used after hearing a result that makes an anxious person feel reassured.

The line

안심했어.

I’m relieved.

Feeling relieved after learning the result of something awaited anxiously.

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More examples

  1. 약속 시간이 지났는데도 연락이 와서 안심했어.

    I was relieved when you contacted me even though the appointment time had passed.

  2. 검사 결과가 정상이라서 이제 안심합니다.

    The test results were normal, so I’m relieved now.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

안심했어

안심했어.

  • Your worry grows and you feel weighed down.
  • You hurry in confusion because the result is bad.
  • You become anxious because what you were waiting for is late.
  • Your worry eases and you feel relieved.
Show the answer

Your worry eases and you feel relieved.

‘안심하다’ directly describes a state in which worry has gone away. Similar expressions include ‘마음이 놓이다’ (to feel relieved).

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