Korean Conversation · Level 137
15 words
Korean word
모험
Pronunciation
Romanizationmoheom
Meaning
- nounadventure
Example
어릴 때 모험을 많이 했어요.eo ril ttae mo heo meul ma ni hae sseo yo
I went on many adventures when I was young.
More examples
여행은 가끔 모험을 해 보는 것도 좋아요.yeo haeng eun ka kkeum mo heo meul hae po neun keot tto cho a yo
It's sometimes good to have an adventure while traveling.
Core concept
Stepping into something new while accepting that it may involve danger.
Common phrases
모험을 하다mo heo meul ha da
have an adventure
모험을 떠나다mo heo meul tteo na da
embark on an adventure
Similar words
도전tojeon: A determined effort to handle a difficult task and test personal limits.
시도sido: A purposeful effort made to achieve a goal or check a possible result.
탐험tamheom: An exploration of unfamiliar places or subjects to learn what they contain.
모험심moheomsim: A tendency to welcome risk and uncertainty as part of an exciting experience.
Definition in Korean
위험을 무릅쓰고 새로운 일이나 경험에 도전하는 행위나 그런 경험wi heo meul mu reup sseu go sae ro un i ri na kyeong heo me to jeon ha neun haeng wi na keu reon kyeong heom
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean borrowing whose historical elements express venturing forth and danger.
Usage tips
- In Korean, this word often has a positive, adventurous tone, so it can describe brave exploration rather than foolish risk-taking.