English–Korean
“curiosity” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationhogisim
Example
나는 호기심이 생기면 직접 찾아본다.na neun ho gi si mi saeng gi myeon chik jjeop cha ja bon da
When I get curious, I look it up myself.
How to say “curiosity” in Korean
“Curiosity” in Korean is 호기심 (hogisim).
A mental pull toward something unfamiliar that makes a person want to find out more.
Example sentences with 호기심
그의 말은 항상 내 호기심을 자극한다.keu ui ma reun hang sang nae ho gi si meul cha geu kan da
His words always arouse my curiosity.
Tips for using 호기심
- When it concerns another person's private life, 호기심 (hogisim, "curiosity") can suggest prying, so the surrounding context matters.