English–Korean
“despair” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheolmang
Example
일이 잘 안 돼서 절망에 빠졌다.i ri chal an twae seo cheol mang e ppa jeot tta
Because things weren't going well, I fell into despair.
How to say “despair” in Korean
“Despair” in Korean is 절망 (cheolmang).
A feeling of complete hopelessness in which no good outcome seems possible.
Example sentences with 절망
오랜 노력 끝에 그는 마침내 절망에서 벗어났다.o raen no ryeok kkeu se keu neun ma chim nae cheol mang e seo peo seo nat tta
After working hard for a long time, he finally emerged from despair.
Tips for using 절망
- The noun names a state rather than a single bad event, so Korean sentences may focus on how someone enters, remains in, or escapes that state.