Korean word

마음껏

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaeumkkeot

Meaning

  • adverbas much as one wants

Example

어제는 마음껏 쉬었어.eo je neun ma eum kkeot swi eo sseo

Yesterday, I rested as much as I wanted.

Illustration for 마음껏 (as much as one wants)

More examples

휴일이라서 가족과 함께 마음껏 먹었어.hyu i ri ra seo ka jok kkwa ham kke ma eum kkeot meo geo sseo

Since it was a holiday, I ate as much as I wanted with my family.

Core concept

Letting one's wishes run to their full extent, with no hesitation or restraint.

Common phrases

  • 마음껏 먹다ma eum kkeot meok tta

    eat to one's heart's content

  • 마음껏 놀다ma eum kkeot nol da

    play to one's heart's content

  • 마음껏 웃다ma eum kkeot ut tta

    laugh to one's heart's content

Similar words

실컷silkeot: Doing something fully and enjoying it until completely satisfied.
마음대로maeumdaero: Acting according to personal wishes without needing permission or following restrictions.
원없이woneopssi: Having plenty of something so that nothing more is desired.

Definition in Korean

마음속에서 원하는 만큼 주저 없이 행동하거나 느낌을 표현하는 상태를 나타내는 부사.ma eum so ge seo won ha neun man keum chu jeo eop ssi haeng dong ha geo na neu kki meul pyo hyeon ha neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

It combines 마음 (maeum, "mind or heart") with 껏 (kkeot, "to the fullest extent"), expressing action that follows one's wishes without holding back.

Usage tips

  • It works with many activities, including resting, eating, and speaking, while keeping the focus on personal freedom.

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