Korean Conversation · Level 91
15 words
Korean word
기운
Pronunciation
Romanizationkiun
Meaning
- nounenergy
Example
어제는 아파서 기운이 없었어요.eo je neun a pa seo ki u ni eop sseo sseo yo
Yesterday I was sick and had no energy.
More examples
커피 한 잔 마시고 기운을 차렸어요.keo pi han chan ma si go ki u neul cha ryeo sseo yo
After drinking a cup of coffee, I regained my energy.
Core concept
The inner strength that lets the body or mind stay active and move with energy.
Common phrases
기운이 나다ki u ni na da
regain energy
기운이 없다ki u ni eop tta
have no energy
기운을 차리다ki u neul cha ri da
regain one's energy
Similar words
기력kiryeok: The amount of strength left when sickness or fatigue takes hold.
힘him: The physical power needed for movement, lifting, or endurance.
활력hwallyeok: Vigor that makes a person or activity lively and active.
의욕uiyok: A strong wish to take action and keep working toward something.
Definition in Korean
몸이나 마음에 힘이나 활기가 있어 활발하게 행동하거나 움직일 수 있는 상태mo mi na ma eu me hi mi na hwal gi ga i sseo hwal bal ha ge haeng dong ha geo na um ji gil ssu in neun sang tae
Word origin
The word has a Sino-Korean origin associated with vital energy, while the precise historical path to its current broad meaning is uncertain.
Usage tips
- This word is useful for talking about both stamina and motivation when describing why someone is or is not active.
Other meanings
- vitalitynoun
Opposites
- 무기력mugiryeoklethargynoun
Related words
- 기운차다kiunchadaenergeticadjective