Korean word

끝없다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkeuseoptta

Meaning

  • adjectiveendless

Example

그의 걱정은 끝없다.keu ui keok jjeong eun kkeu seop tta

His worry has no end.

Illustration for 끝없다 (endless)

More examples

밤새 이야기가 끝없다.pam sae i ya gi ga kkeu seop tta

The conversation went on all night.

Core concept

A situation continues without a visible point where it will finish.

Common phrases

  • 걱정이 끝없다keok jjeong i kkeu seop tta

    endless worry

  • 말이 끝없다ma ri kkeu seop tta

    endless talk

  • 고민이 끝없다ko mi ni kkeu seop tta

    endless concerns

Similar words

끝이 없다kkeusi eoptta: Continuing without an end in sight or a clear point of completion.
끊임없다kkeunimeoptta: Continuing steadily without breaks or interruptions.
무궁무진하다mugungmujinhada: Existing in limitless variety, quantity, or potential.

Definition in Korean

무엇이 끝나지 않고 계속되거나 마침내 종결이 보이지 않는 상태를 나타내는 형용사mu eo si kkeun na ji an ko kye sok ttoe geo na ma chim nae chong gyeo ri po i ji an neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This native Korean adjective combines the words for end and not exist, giving the literal idea of having no end.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this word often emphasizes that something feels like it keeps going, rather than making a strict claim about infinity.

Opposites

  • 유한하다yuhanhadafiniteadjective
  • 제한적이다chehanjeogidalimitedadjective

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