English–Korean

“humility” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeomson

Example

그는 겸손을 잃지 않는다.keu neun kyeom so neul il chi an neun da

He does not lose his humility.

Illustration for 겸손 (humility)

How to say “humility” in Korean

“Humility” in Korean is 겸손 (kyeomson).

Showing respect by not putting personal achievements above other people.

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

Example sentences with 겸손

그녀는 항상 겸손을 보인다.keu nyeo neun hang sang kyeom so neul po in da

She always shows humility.

Tips for using 겸손

  • In Korean, this quality is generally praised, but openly claiming to possess it can sound less convincing than letting humble behavior show it.

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