TOPIK · Level 168
15 words
Korean word
믿음
Pronunciation
Romanizationmideum
Meaning
- nountrust
Example
나는 그에게 믿음을 준다.na neun keu e ge mi deu meul chun da
I give him my trust.
More examples
그는 말과 달라서 믿음이 가지 않는다.keu neun mal gwa tal la seo mi deu mi ka ji an neun da
Since his actions do not match his words, I do not trust him.
Core concept
A steady sense of trust that makes someone rely on a person or thing.
Common phrases
믿음을 주다mi deu meul chu da
give trust
믿음을 잃다mi deu meul il ta
lose trust
믿음이 가다mi deu mi ka da
inspire trust
Similar words
신뢰silloe: Confidence in a person or group grows as dependable conduct continues.
신용sinyong: Reliable conduct gives a person or institution good standing in dealings and responsibilities.
확신hwakssin: Firm belief that a fact is true or an outcome will happen leaves little doubt.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 사물의 말과 행동을 신뢰해 기대하거나 의지하는 마음sa ra mi na sa mu rui mal gwa haeng dong eul sil loe hae ki dae ha geo na ui ji ha neun ma eum
Word origin
The word is formed from the Korean verb meaning to trust and the noun-forming ending meaning an act or state, turning trusting into a noun.
Usage tips
- English faith often sounds mainly religious, while this word commonly describes trust in a person, so the surrounding context matters.