Korean word

보람

Pronunciation

Romanizationporam

Meaning

  • nounfulfillment

Example

자원봉사를 하면서 보람을 느꼈다.cha won bong sa reul ha myeon seo po ra meul neu kkyeot tta

I felt a sense of fulfillment while volunteering.

Illustration for 보람 (fulfillment)

More examples

작은 성과라도 보람을 느끼게 한다.cha geun seong gwa ra do po ra meul neu kki ge han da

Even a small achievement gives a sense of fulfillment.

Core concept

An inner sense that an action matters and feels worthwhile.

Common phrases

  • 보람을 느끼게 하다po ra meul neu kki ge ha da

    make someone feel fulfilled

  • 보람이 되는 일po ra mi toe neun il

    fulfilling work

  • 보람을 주다po ra meul chu da

    provide fulfillment

Similar words

성취감seongchwigam: The satisfying feeling that comes from reaching a goal through sustained effort.
만족감manjokkkam: A calm sense of ease that comes when a need or expectation has been met.
뿌듯함ppudeutam: Warm pride and satisfaction arising from something done well.
기쁨kippeum: A bright feeling of happiness and delight.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 해서 얻는 가치나 만족을 느끼는 마음.eo tteon i reul hae seo eon neun ka chi na man jo geul neu kki neun ma eum

Word origin

The precise history of this native Korean word is uncertain, but its modern sense joins the value of an action with the satisfaction it brings.

Usage tips

  • It is especially useful for describing the inner reward of helping others when money or praise is not the main point.

Other meanings

  • sense of achievementnoun
  • satisfactionnoun

Opposites

  • 허무heomufutilitynoun
  • 공허kongheoemptinessnoun

Related words

  • 보람차다poramchadafulfillingadjective
  • 보람스럽다poramseureopttarewardingadjective

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