Korean Conversation · Level 174
15 words
Korean word
너그럽다
Pronunciation
Romanizationneogeureoptta
Meaning
- adjectivebroad-minded
Example
그 사람은 정말 너그럽다.keu sa ra meun cheong mal neo geu reop tta
That person is really broad-minded.
More examples
어머니는 실수를 해도 늘 너그럽다.eo meo ni neun sil su reul hae do neul neo geu reop tta
Mother is always broad-minded, even when other people make mistakes.
Core concept
A roomy mind that makes space for other people's mistakes and minor flaws.
Common phrases
마음이 너그럽다ma eu mi neo geu reop tta
be broad-minded
너그러운 마음neo geu reo un ma eum
broad-minded heart
너그러운 성격neo geu reo un seong gyeok
broad-minded personality
Similar words
관대하다kwandaehada: Being forgiving toward people or actions instead of judging them harshly.
인정이 많다injeongi manta: Caring deeply about how others feel and what they are going through.
Definition in Korean
마음이 넉넉하여 타인의 잘못이나 사소한 결점을 이해하고 받아들이는 성품을 나타내는 형용사.ma eu mi neong neo ka yeo ta i nui chal mo si na sa so han kyeol jeo meul i hae ha go pa da deu ri neun seong pu meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The exact historical origin is uncertain, but this native Korean adjective is linked to the idea of inner abundance and developed into a description of a person who makes room for others' faults.
Usage tips
- English learners can remember that this adjective praises how someone treats other people's mistakes, not simply how open their opinions are.
Other meanings
- generousadjective
- tolerantadjective
Opposites
- 인색하다insaekadastingyadjective
- 깐깐하다kkankkanhadafussyadjective
Related words
- 너그러움neogeureoumbroad-mindednessnoun