English–Korean

“sense of reality” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsilgam

Example

직접 보고 나니 실감이 났다.chik jjeop po go na ni sil ga mi nat tta

After seeing it in person, it felt real.

Illustration for 실감 (sense of reality)

How to say “sense of reality” in Korean

“Sense of reality” in Korean is 실감 (silgam).

A fact moves from something understood in the mind to something felt as real and present.

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

Example sentences with 실감

체험해 보니 실감이 났다.che heom hae po ni sil ga mi nat tta

After experiencing it firsthand, I felt that it was real.

Tips for using 실감

  • Its negative form is especially useful for describing an event that still feels unreal even after it has happened.

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