Korean word

깨달음

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkaedareum

Meaning

  • nounrealization

Example

책을 읽고 깨달음을 얻었어요.chae geul il kko kkae da reu meul eo deo sseo yo

I came to a realization after reading the book.

Illustration for 깨달음 (realization)

More examples

여행 중에 작은 깨달음을 느꼈어요.yeo haeng chung e cha geun kkae da reu meul neu kkyeo sseo yo

I came to a small realization while traveling.

Core concept

A new insight that changes how someone understands life, an experience, or an idea.

Common phrases

  • 깨달음을 얻다kkae da reu meul eot tta

    come to a realization

  • 깊은 깨달음ki peun kkae da reum

    profound realization

  • 깨달음을 나누다kkae da reu meul na nu da

    share a realization

Similar words

자각chagak: Awareness of one's own feelings, thoughts, or actions.
눈치nunchi: Quick awareness of other people's feelings and the mood of a situation.
교훈kyohun: A lesson from an event that guides future choices.
깨우침kkaeuchim: Deep understanding that comes suddenly after teaching or another outside influence.

Definition in Korean

살면서 경험하거나 생각을 통해 새롭게 이해하거나 느끼게 된 통찰이나 깨우침을 이르는 말.sal myeon seo kyeong heom ha geo na saeng ga geul tong hae sae rop kke i hae ha geo na neu kki ge toen tong cha ri na kkae u chi meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The noun is formed from a native Korean verb meaning to realize or become aware with a noun-forming ending.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English enlightenment, this word often describes an everyday insight gained from reading, experience, or thought rather than a religious experience.

Other meanings

  • enlightenmentnoun
  • lessonnoun

Opposites

  • 무지mujiignorancenoun

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