Korean word

맘껏

Pronunciation

Romanizationmamkkeot

Meaning

  • adverbas much as you want

Example

주말에는 맘껏 쉬고 싶어.chu ma re neun mam kkeot swi go si peo

I want to rest to my heart's content this weekend.

Illustration for 맘껏 (as much as you want)

More examples

오늘은 다이어트 끝난 날이라 맘껏 먹을 거예요.o neu reun ta i eo teu kkeun nan na ri ra mam kkeot meo geul kkeo ye yo

Since today is the day my diet ends, I'll eat as much as I want today.

Core concept

Doing something freely, without worrying about limits on time, amount, or extent.

Common phrases

  • 맘껏 먹다mam kkeot meok tta

    eat as much as you want

  • 맘껏 마시다mam kkeot ma si da

    drink as much as you want

  • 맘껏 웃다mam kkeot ut tta

    laugh to your heart's content

Similar words

원없이woneopssi: Getting or doing as much as desired, without feeling deprived.
실컷silkeot: Doing something fully until it feels satisfying and complete.
마음껏maeumkkeot: Letting actions or feelings follow personal wishes without holding back.

Definition in Korean

시간이나 양, 행동의 범위를 신경 쓰지 않고 원하는 대로 하는 것을 나타내는 부사.si ga ni na yang haeng dong ui peo mwi reul sin gyeong sseu ji an ko won ha neun tae ro ha neun keo seul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

맘껏 (mamkkeot, "freely") combines 맘 (mam, "heart") with 껏 (kkeot, "to the fullest extent"), expressing action without limits.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it often adds an upbeat feeling of freedom to activities such as relaxing, enjoying something, or taking a break.

Opposites

  • 절제적으로cheoljejeogeuroin moderationadverb
  • 조금만chogeummanonly a littleadverb

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