Korean word

몰입

Pronunciation

Romanizationmorip

Meaning

  • nounabsorption

Example

그는 몰입에 빠져 있었다.keu neun mo ri be ppa jeo i sseot tta

He was deeply absorbed.

Illustration for 몰입 (absorption)

More examples

그의 몰입이 공부 성과를 높였다.keu ui mo ri bi kong bu seong gwa reul no pyeot tta

Being fully absorbed in his studies improved his results.

Core concept

The mind sinks so fully into one subject or activity that the surrounding world fades from attention.

Common phrases

  • 공부에 몰입kong bu e mo rip

    absorption in studying

  • 일에 몰입i re mo rip

    absorption in work

  • 영화에 몰입yeong hwa e mo rip

    absorption in a movie

Similar words

집중chipjjung: Attention gathered and kept on a particular task or subject.
열중yeoljung: Strong, enthusiastic involvement in an activity that occupies the mind.
몰두moldu: Intense devotion to one task or subject that leaves surrounding matters unnoticed.
전념cheonnyeom: Continued focus and effort directed toward one goal or responsibility.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상이나 활동에 온전히 마음과 생각이 붙어 주변을 잊을 만큼 빠져드는 상태eo tteon tae sang i na hwal dong e on jeon hi ma eum gwa saeng ga gi pu teo chu byeo neul i jeul man keum ppa jeo deu neun sang tae

Word origin

The term is a Sino-Korean formation built from elements meaning sink and enter, picturing the mind going deeply into a subject while outside distractions recede.

Usage tips

  • English learners may first think of physical soaking, but this noun commonly describes deep involvement in study, hobbies, games, and other activities.

Other meanings

  • concentrationnoun
  • immersionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 몰입감moripkkamsense of immersionnoun
  • 몰입도moripttodegree of immersionnoun
  • 몰입하다moripadabecome immersedverb

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