Korean Conversation · Level 209
15 words
Korean word
근심
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeunsim
Meaning
- nounworry
Example
아이는 근심이 없어 보인다.a i neun keun si mi eop sseo po in da
The child does not seem worried.
More examples
친구와 얘기하니 근심을 덜었다.chin gu wa yae gi ha ni keun si meul teo reot tta
Talking with a friend eased my worries.
Core concept
A persistent worry that is hard to put out of the mind.
Common phrases
근심이 많다keun si mi man ta
have many worries
근심을 덜다keun si meul teol da
ease worries
근심이 사라지다keun si mi sa ra ji da
worries disappear
Similar words
걱정keokjjeong: Concern about a situation or result that leaves the mind uneasy.
고민komin: Ongoing mental struggle over a problem or choice while seeking a solution.
불안puran: A restless feeling of unease about the future or a situation.
염려yeomnyeo: Concern that keeps attention on a feared problem or uncertain result.
Definition in Korean
오랫동안 마음에 걸려 계속 신경 쓰이는 걱정 상태o raet ttong an ma eu me keol lyeo kye sok sin gyeong sseu i neun keok jjeong sang tae
Word origin
No reliable evidence identifies a specific source or borrowed form, so the safest memory is that this is a long-established Korean word for persistent concern.
Usage tips
- Written and reflective Korean often uses this word when a concern feels serious and enduring rather than like a passing thought.