English–Korean
“obsession” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchipchak
Example
그는 그 일에 집착을 하고 있어요.keu neun keu i re chip cha geul ha go i sseo yo
He is obsessed with that matter.
How to say “obsession” in Korean
“Obsession” in Korean is 집착 (chipchak).
Attention grips one target so strongly that releasing it becomes difficult.
Example sentences with 집착
그는 과거에 대한 집착을 버리려고 노력하고 있어요.keu neun kwa geo e tae han chip cha geul peo ri ryeo go no ryeo ka go i sseo yo
He is trying to let go of his obsession with the past.
Tips for using 집착
- This word is stronger than simply caring about something because it suggests that the focus has become excessive or hard to control.