Korean word

감각

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamgak

Meaning

  • nounsense

Example

그는 감각이 좋아서 옷을 잘 고른다.keu neun kam ga gi cho a seo o seul chal ko reun da

He has a good sense of style, so he chooses clothes well.

Illustration for 감각 (sense)

More examples

온도에 대한 감각이 예민해서 날씨 변화를 잘 느낀다.on do e tae han kam ga gi ye min hae seo nal ssi pyeon hwa reul chal neu kkin da

He is sensitive to temperature, so he easily notices changes in the weather.

Core concept

A felt ability to take in signals and notice what is happening, including the judgment that guides good choices.

Common phrases

  • 미적 감각mi jeok kam gak

    aesthetic sense

  • 감각이 뛰어나다kam ga gi ttwi eo na da

    have a keen sense

Similar words

느낌neukkim: The inner impression that a person, place, or event leaves behind.
센스senseu: Skill in making stylish and suitable choices in appearance or behavior.

Definition in Korean

신체의 다섯 감각이나 상황에서 무언가를 알아채는 능력과 그에 따른 느낌.sin che ui ta seot kam ga gi na sang hwang e seo mu eon ga reul a ra chae neun neung nyeok kkwa keu e tta reun neu kkim

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning feeling and awareness, which together point to sensing or noticing something.

Usage tips

  • In discussions of clothing, food, or design, it can praise someone's natural eye for choosing what works well.

Other meanings

  • tastenoun
  • perceptionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 감각기관kamgakkkigwansensory organnoun
  • 감각적kamgakjjeoksensoryadjective

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