English–Korean

“humble” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeomsonhada

Example

그 사람은 정말 겸손해요.keu sa ra meun cheong mal kyeom son hae yo

That person is really humble.

Illustration for 겸손하다 (humble)

How to say “humble” in Korean

“Humble” in Korean is 겸손하다 (kyeomsonhada).

A person who gives others credit and keeps their own importance understated.

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

Example sentences with 겸손하다

인터뷰에서 그는 자신의 성공에 대해 겸손하다고 말했다.in teo byu e seo keu neun cha si nui seong gong e tae hae kyeom son ha da go mal haet tta

In the interview, he said he was humble about his success.

Tips for using 겸손하다

  • For English speakers, this is normally praise in Korean, but too much of it can suggest low self-confidence rather than quiet confidence.

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