Korean word

무기력하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmugiryeokada

Meaning

  • adjectivefeel listless

Example

요즘은 무기력해요, 아무것도 하고 싶지 않아요.yo jeu meun mu gi ryeo kae yo a mu geot tto ha go sip jji a na yo

These days, I feel listless and don't want to do anything.

Illustration for 무기력하다 (feel listless)

More examples

운동을 시작하니 덜 무기력해졌어요.un dong eul si ja ka ni teol mu gi ryeo kae jeo sseo yo

After I started exercising, I felt less listless.

Core concept

A drained state in which the body and the will have too little energy to act.

Common phrases

  • 무기력한 상태mu gi ryeo kan sang tae

    a listless state

  • 몸이 무기력하다mo mi mu gi ryeo ka da

    a listless body

Similar words

피곤하다pigonhada: Feeling physically or mentally tired and ready for rest.
지치다chichida: Losing strength after sustained effort or stress and struggling to keep going.
기운이 없다kiuni eoptta: Lacking the energy or liveliness needed for active movement.
의욕이 없다uiyogi eoptta: Having no real desire or interest in doing something.

Definition in Korean

에너지가 부족하여 일이나 활동을 하려는 의욕이 생기지 않는 상태를 가리키는 형용사.e neo ji ga pu jo ka yeo i ri na hwal dong eul ha ryeo neun ui yo gi saeng gi ji an neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning no, energy, and strength with a verb ending, giving the idea of being without the power to act.

Usage tips

  • It describes low energy or motivation, not simply laziness, and can refer to a temporary tired spell or a longer low mood.

Other meanings

  • feel unmotivatedadjective
  • have no energyadjective
  • feel sluggishadjective

Opposites

  • 의욕적이다uiyokjjeogidamotivatedadjective

Related words

  • 무기력함mugiryeokamlistlessnessnoun

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