Korean word

감상하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamsanghada

Meaning

  • verbappreciate

Example

어제 콘서트를 감상했어요.eo je kon seo teu reul kam sang hae sseo yo

I enjoyed the concert yesterday.

Illustration for 감상하다 (appreciate)

More examples

창밖의 풍경을 감상하고 있어요.chang ba kkui pung gyeong eul kam sang ha go i sseo yo

I am enjoying the scenery outside the window.

Core concept

Letting a work reveal its beauty and meaning while giving it careful attention.

Common phrases

  • 풍경을 감상하다pung gyeong eul kam sang ha da

    enjoy the scenery

  • 야경을 감상하다ya gyeong eul kam sang ha da

    enjoy the night view

  • 경치를 감상하다kyeong chi reul kam sang ha da

    enjoy the landscape

Similar words

보다poda: To look at something to check its shape, condition, or appearance.
즐기다cheulgida: To spend time doing something with pleasure and interest.

Definition in Korean

그림이나 음악, 영화 같은 작품을 눈과 마음으로 천천히 보고 표현이나 아름다움, 가치를 느끼며 즐기다.keu ri mi na eu mak yeong hwa ka teun chak pu meul nun gwa ma eu meu ro cheon cheon hi po go pyo hyeo ni na a reum da um ka chi reul neu kki myeo cheul gi da

Word origin

The word combines the ideas of examining something closely and recognizing its worth, forming a verb for thoughtful enjoyment of a creative work.

Usage tips

  • English learners can distinguish this use of appreciate from its other common use for being thankful for help or kindness.

Other meanings

  • enjoyverb
  • savorverb

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