English–Korean

“imagination” in Korean

Korean

Also상상력 (sangsangnyeok)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangsang

Example

이 이야기는 상상에서 나온 것이다.i i ya gi neun sang sang e seo na on keo si da

This story came from the imagination.

Illustration for 상상 (imagination)

How to say “imagination” in Korean

“Imagination” in Korean is 상상 (sangsang).

The mind's ability to create a scene, idea, or possibility that is not present.

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

Example sentences with 상상

그 장면은 상상을 초월하는 광경이었다.keu chang myeo neun sang sang eul cho wol ha neun kwang gyeong i eot tta

That scene was beyond imagination.

Tips for using 상상

  • This noun often appears when people picture what could happen, so it helps learners talk about possibilities without saying that they will really occur.

Other Korean words for “imagination”

그는 상상력이 풍부하다.keu neun sang sang nyeo gi pung bu ha da

He has a rich imagination.

“imagination” in other languages