Dictionary — Entry No. 0951
뜨거워
tteugeowo · adjective
뜨거워
tteugeowo
[ttuh-GUH-wuh]
adjectivebeginner
Meaning
Having high temperature or intense heat; can mean passionate, intense, or emotionally hot when describing feelings or situations. Essential for K-Dramas’ passionate confrontations and emotional intensity.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-Dramas use ‘tteugeowo’ constantly in heated romantic scenes, jealous confrontations, and passionate moments. BTS and other K-Pop groups use the word in lyrics about burning passion and intense feelings. Aespa’s ‘Spicy’ concept directly references emotional heat and intensity.
Example Sentences
국이 너무 뜨거워.
Gugi neomu tteugeowa.
The soup is very hot — literal temperature warning, extremely common in K-Dramas
날씨가 뜨거워요.
Nalssiga tteugeowayo.
The weather is hot — simple description of summer heat
너의 마음이 뜨거워.
Neoui maeumi tteugeowa.
Your heart is burning (passionate) — metaphorical use for emotional intensity in K-Drama confrontations
⚠️ Don’t use tteugeowo when…
‘Tteugeowo’ describes literal heat AND emotional passion — context is crucial. ‘Tteugeoweo’ (hot soup) vs ‘tteugeoun mam’ (passionate heart) use different forms. Not the same as ‘tae-uh-nada’ (actively burning/aflame).
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: The Heirs features multiple ‘tteugeowo’ moments in passionate romantic scenes and tense confrontations between wealthy rivals
- K-Pop: Aespa – ‘Spicy’ is entirely built around concept of emotional intensity and hot passion, with fierce choreography and intense vocals
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.