Korean word

나눔

Pronunciation

Romanizationnanum

Meaning

  • nounsharing

Example

그는 사람들에게 나눔을 실천했다.keu neun sa ram deu re ge na nu meul sil cheon haet tta

He practiced sharing with others.

Illustration for 나눔 (sharing)

More examples

작은 도움도 나눔이 돼요.cha geun to um do na nu mi twae yo

Even a small act of help counts as an act of sharing.

Core concept

The spirit or practice of making what one has available to others and building mutual support.

Common phrases

  • 나눔 실천na num sil cheon

    sharing practice

  • 나눔 프로그램na num peu ro geu raem

    sharing program

  • 나눔 기부금na num ki bu geum

    donation for sharing

Similar words

나누기nanugi: Dividing food or other items into separate portions for people to receive.
공유kongyu: Making information, resources, or a space available for several people to use.
기부kibu: Money or goods freely given to support a person, group, or charitable cause.

Definition in Korean

물건·시간·정서 등을 서로 나누어 함께하려는 마음이나 행동mul geon si gan cheong seo teung eul seo ro na nu eo ham kke ha ryeo neun ma eu mi na haeng dong

Word origin

나눔 (nanum, "sharing") is the noun form of the Korean verb meaning to divide or share, naming the act or spirit of sharing with others.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a simple exchange, this word often carries a warm sense of purposeful sharing that strengthens relationships.

Opposites

  • 사유화sayuhwaprivatizationnoun
  • 이기심igisimselfishnessnoun

Related words

  • 나눔정신nanumjeongsinspirit of sharingnoun
  • 나눔교육nanumgyoyukeducation in sharingnoun

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