English–Korean
“perseverance” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchiljeonpalgi
Example
어머니는 칠전팔기의 이야기로 우리를 격려했다.eo meo ni neun chil jeon pal gi ui i ya gi ro u ri reul kyeong nyeo haet tta
Mother encouraged us with a story about perseverance.
How to say “perseverance” in Korean
“Perseverance” in Korean is 칠전팔기 (chiljeonpalgi).
Falling again and again but choosing to rise and continue each time.
Example sentences with 칠전팔기
실패를 여러 번 겪었지만 그는 칠전팔기로 결국 성공했다.sil pae reul yeo reo peon kyeo kkeot jji man keu neun chil jeon pal gi ro kyeol guk seong gong haet tta
Although he experienced failure many times, he ultimately succeeded through perseverance.
Tips for using 칠전팔기
- It often appears when someone is being encouraged, so it can sound more uplifting and literary than simply saying never give up.