English–Korean

“courage” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyonggi

Example

혼자 여행을 갈 용기가 없어요.hon ja yeo haeng eul kal yong gi ga eop sseo yo

I don't have the courage to travel alone.

Illustration for 용기 (courage)

How to say “courage” in Korean

“Courage” in Korean is 용기 (yonggi).

The inner strength that helps someone move past fear or hesitation and try something difficult.

Full entry for 용기: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 용기

혼자 발표할 때 용기가 생겨서 잘 했어요.hon ja pal pyo hal ttae yong gi ga saeng gyeo seo chal hae sseo yo

When I presented alone, I found courage and did well.

Tips for using 용기

  • Korean uses this word for everyday acts of bravery, so it can describe small new challenges as well as major risks.

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