English–Korean

“vitality” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaenggi

Example

조금 쉬었더니 얼굴에 생기가 돌았다.cho geum swi eot tteo ni eol gu re saeng gi ga to rat tta

After resting a little, my face came alive again.

Illustration for 생기 (vitality)

How to say “vitality” in Korean

“Vitality” in Korean is 생기 (saenggi).

A healthy glow and lively expression that make a person's face look full of life.

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

Example sentences with 생기

그는 늘 생기가 넘친다.keu neun neul saeng gi ga neom chin da

He is always full of life.

Tips for using 생기

  • Korean often uses this noun for liveliness that can be seen in a person's face or expression, not just for physical strength or effort.

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