Korean word

마음씨

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaeumssi

Meaning

  • nounnature

Example

그녀는 마음씨가 참 곱다.keu nyeo neun ma eum ssi ga cham kop tta

She has a very kind nature.

Illustration for 마음씨 (nature)

More examples

그는 마음씨가 착해서 모두가 좋아한다.keu neun ma eum ssi ga cha kae seo mo du ga cho a han da

He has a kind nature, so everyone likes him.

Core concept

The kind and gentle quality of someone's character that others can feel in their manner.

Common phrases

  • 마음씨가 곱다ma eum ssi ga kop tta

    have a kind nature

  • 마음씨가 착하다ma eum ssi ga cha ka da

    have a gentle nature

  • 마음씨가 좋다ma eum ssi ga cho ta

    have a good nature

Similar words

마음maeum: A person's inner feelings, thoughts, and wishes.
성격seonggyeok: The usual pattern of a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
배려paeryeo: Thoughtful concern for another person's feelings and situation.
친절chinjeol: Kind and gentle treatment toward another person.

Definition in Korean

사람의 선하고 부드러운 성품을 가리키며, 말이나 행동에서 드러나는 마음의 기질을 뜻하는 말이다.sa ra mui seon ha go pu deu reo un seong pu meul ka ri ki myeo ma ri na haeng dong e seo teu reo na neun ma eu mui ki ji reul tteu ta neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word combines 마음 (maeum, "mind or heart") and 씨 (ssi, "disposition"), linking inner feeling with the character shown in conduct.

Usage tips

  • English nature is broad, but this word commonly carries a positive tone when Korean speakers praise how someone treats people.

Other meanings

  • characternoun
  • personalitynoun

Opposites

  • 심술simsulmeannessnoun
  • 무정함mujeonghamheartlessnessnoun

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