Korean word

관심

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwansim

Meaning

  • nouninterest

Example

요즘 환경 문제에 관심이 많아요.yo jeum hwan gyeong mun je e kwan si mi ma na yo

I am very interested in environmental problems these days.

Illustration for 관심 (interest)

More examples

그 책을 읽고 관심이 생겼어요.keu chae geul il kko kwan si mi saeng gyeo sseo yo

After reading that book, I became interested.

Core concept

The mind turns toward something and stays ready to notice, learn about, or care about it.

Common phrases

  • 관심이 생기다kwan si mi saeng gi da

    develop an interest

  • 관심이 가다kwan si mi ka da

    be interested in

  • 관심을 두다kwan si meul tu da

    take an interest in

Similar words

흥미heungmi: A sense of enjoyment that draws someone toward a subject.
호기심hogisim: A desire to discover more about something not yet known.
주목chumok: Attention directed toward one person, event, or idea by others.
관심사kwansimsa: A particular subject that holds someone's attention and curiosity.

Definition in Korean

사람·사물·사건 등에 대해 알고 싶어 하거나 주의를 기울이는 마음이나 상태를 이르는 명사sa ram sa mul sa geon teung e tae hae al go si peo ha geo na chu ui reul ki u ri neun ma eu mi na sang tae reul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements linked to involvement and the heart, giving it the basic idea of the heart turning toward something.

Usage tips

  • In news and online posts, this word can describe broad public notice, so it is not limited to a child's private hobby.

Other meanings

  • attentionnoun
  • concernnoun

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