English–Korean
“greed” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyokssim
Example
그는 욕심이 많다.keu neun yok ssi mi man ta
He is very greedy.
How to say “greed” in Korean
“Greed” in Korean is 욕심 (yokssim).
Wanting more for oneself, with the feeling ranging from ordinary desire to selfish excess.
Example sentences with 욕심
그는 욕심을 참아서 손해를 본다.keu neun yok ssi meul cha ma seo son hae reul pon da
He suffers a loss because he restrains his greed.
Tips for using 욕심
- In Korean, this word can describe a personal tendency without making a harsh judgment, so the speaker's tone matters.