English–Korean

“earnest” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkanjeolhada

Example

그의 바람이 간절해요.keu ui pa ra mi kan jeol hae yo

His wish is heartfelt.

Illustration for 간절하다 (earnest)

How to say “earnest” in Korean

“Earnest” in Korean is 간절하다 (kanjeolhada).

A deeply felt wish pulls the heart toward its goal with sincere urgency.

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

Example sentences with 간절하다

친구의 간절한 부탁을 거절할 수 없었어요.chin gu ui kan jeol han pu ta geul keo jeol hal ssu eop sseo sseo yo

I couldn't refuse my friend's heartfelt request.

Tips for using 간절하다

  • It can sound stronger than a simple want, but it does not always mean that all hope is lost, so it also fits heartfelt hopes and requests.

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