English–Korean

“one's heart's content” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsilkeot

Example

오늘은 실컷 쉬고 싶다.o neu reun sil keot swi go sip tta

I want to rest to my heart's content today.

Illustration for 실컷 (one's heart's content)

How to say “one's heart's content” in Korean

“One's heart's content” in Korean is 실컷 (silkeot).

Doing something fully until no more feels necessary or wanted.

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

Example sentences with 실컷

사진을 실컷 찍어서 추억을 많이 남겼다.sa ji neul sil keot jji geo seo chu eo geul ma ni nam gyeot tta

I took pictures to my heart's content and made many memories.

Tips for using 실컷

  • English phrases such as 'as much as possible' can sound like a limit or goal, while this word highlights the satisfied feeling after enough has been done.

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