Korean word

상상력

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangsangnyeok

Meaning

  • nounimagination

Example

그는 상상력이 풍부하다.keu neun sang sang nyeo gi pung bu ha da

He has a rich imagination.

Illustration for 상상력 (imagination)

More examples

어린이는 놀이로 상상력을 키운다.eo ri ni neun no ri ro sang sang nyeo geul ki un da

Children develop their imagination through play.

Core concept

A mental capacity for creating new scenes, shapes, or situations before they exist.

Common phrases

  • 상상력을 키우다sang sang nyeo geul ki u da

    develop imagination

  • 상상력을 자극하다sang sang nyeo geul cha geu ka da

    stimulate imagination

Similar words

창의력changuiryeok: The ability to develop new ideas into works or effective ways to solve problems.
상상sangsang: A mental picture of something that is not present or has not happened.
아이디어aidieo: A clear suggestion that can guide a plan or lead to a new action.

Definition in Korean

마음속으로 새로운 모습이나 상황을 떠올리거나 그려 내는 능력.ma eum so geu ro sae ro un mo seu bi na sang hwang eul tteo ol li geo na keu ryeo nae neun neung nyeok

Word origin

The word belongs to Sino-Korean vocabulary and joins the idea of imagining with the idea of strength or capacity.

Usage tips

  • When this word describes a person, it usually suggests an ability to develop original ideas rather than merely remember familiar ones.

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