English–Korean
“stubbornness” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkojip
Example
그는 고집이 세서 의견을 잘 바꾸지 않는다.keu neun ko ji bi se seo ui gyeo neul chal pa kku ji an neun da
He is stubborn, so he does not easily change his opinion.
How to say “stubbornness” in Korean
“Stubbornness” in Korean is 고집 (kojip).
Holding firmly to a personal opinion or familiar way instead of yielding.
Example sentences with 고집
아이는 고집을 부릴 때는 달래는 게 좋다.a i neun ko ji beul pu ril ttae neun tal lae neun ke cho ta
It is best to soothe a child when they are being stubborn.
Tips for using 고집
- English speakers can remember that this word describes a person's attitude, not just one single refusal, so it can apply to repeated patterns in conversation or behavior.