English–Korean
“self-esteem” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchajongam
Example
시험에 합격해서 자존감이 생겼어.si heo me hap kkyeo kae seo cha jon ga mi saeng gyeo sseo
I gained self-esteem after passing the exam.
How to say “self-esteem” in Korean
“Self-esteem” in Korean is 자존감 (chajongam).
A personal foundation of worth that helps someone value themselves.
Example sentences with 자존감
새로운 취미를 시작하면서 자존감이 조금씩 회복됐어.sae ro un chwi mi reul si ja ka myeon seo cha jon ga mi cho geum ssik hoe bok ttwae sseo
As I started a new hobby, my self-esteem gradually recovered.
Tips for using 자존감
- Unlike confidence, which usually concerns a particular skill, this word concerns a broader judgment about one's value as a person.