Vocabulary
당황하다
be flustered
Meaning
To feel thrown off by an unexpected or awkward situation.
Why this form?
놀라다 — “be surprised”: denotes surprise without necessarily involving difficulty reacting; 당황하다 adds that disorientation.
Forms not to confuse
놀라다
그 소리에 놀랐어요. — That sound startled me.
Examples
그는 우리가 계속 말하기를 기다리며 약간 당황한 것처럼 보인다. — He seems a little flustered as he waits for us to continue.
갑자기 질문을 받아서 당황했어요. — The unexpected question flustered me.