Korean word

낙관적이다

Pronunciation

Romanizationnakkkwanjeogida

Meaning

  • adjectiveoptimistic

Example

그는 항상 낙관적이다.keu neun hang sang nak kkwan jeo gi da

He is always optimistic.

Illustration for 낙관적이다 (optimistic)

More examples

앞일에 대해 그는 낙관적이다.a pi re tae hae keu neun nak kkwan jeo gi da

He is optimistic about the future.

Core concept

A hopeful outlook that expects events and future results to turn out well.

Common phrases

  • 매우 낙관적이다mae u nak kkwan jeo gi da

    very optimistic

  • 너무 낙관적이다neo mu nak kkwan jeo gi da

    too optimistic

Similar words

낙천적이다nakcheonjeogida: Keeping a cheerful spirit even when facing difficulties.
긍정적이다keungjeongjeogida: Focusing on the good side of things when judging a situation.
희망적이다himangjeogida: Having hope that a desirable result will happen.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 앞으로의 결과를 좋게 보고 기대하는 태도나 상태eo tteon i ri na a peu ro ui kyeol gwa reul cho ke po go ki dae ha neun tae do na sang tae

Word origin

It combines Sino-Korean roots for joy and viewing with an adjective-forming element and the copula, creating the idea of looking toward good outcomes.

Usage tips

  • It describes a person or an assessment of the future, while English positive can also describe approval or a favorable quality.

Other meanings

  • positiveadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 낙관nakkkwanoptimismnoun
  • 낙관주의nakkkwanjuuioptimismnoun
  • 낙관적으로nakkkwanjeogeurooptimisticallyadverb

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