Korean Conversation · Level 391
15 words
Korean word
무력감
Pronunciation
Romanizationmuryeokkkam
Meaning
- nounhelplessness
Example
오늘은 무력감이 들어서 아무것도 못 하겠어요.o neu reun mu ryeok kka mi teu reo seo a mu geot tto mot ha ge sseo yo
Today I feel helpless, so I can't do anything.
More examples
아무리 쉬어도 무력감이 가시지 않는다.a mu ri swi eo do mu ryeok kka mi ka si ji an neun da
My helplessness does not go away, no matter how much I rest.
Core concept
A heavy feeling of having too little power or will to deal with a situation.
Common phrases
무력감을 느끼다mu ryeok kka meul neu kki da
feel helpless
무력감이 가시다mu ryeok kka mi ka si da
helplessness fades
무력감을 떨치다mu ryeok kka meul tteol chi da
shake off helplessness
Similar words
무기력mugiryeok: A listless state in which both energy and the urge to act are missing.
의욕상실uiyokssangsil: A sharp drop in the wish or motivation to do what needs to be done.
우울감uulgam: A downcast feeling that leaves a person with little energy or cheer.
Definition in Korean
어떤 일이나 상황에 맞서기에는 힘이나 의지가 거의 없다고 느끼는 상태.eo tteon i ri na sang hwang e mat sseo gi e neun hi mi na ui ji ga keo ui eop tta go neu kki neun sang tae
Word origin
The word combines 무력 (muryeok, "lack of power") with 감 (kkam, "feeling") to describe the feeling of lacking power or will.
Usage tips
- English weakness can suggest a physical problem, but 무력감 (muryeokkkam, "helplessness") mainly describes a loss of inner strength or will to cope.