Korean word

소질

Pronunciation

Romanizationsojil

Meaning

  • nountalent

Example

그 소녀는 음악에 소질이 있다.keu so nyeo neun eu ma ge so ji ri it tta

The girl has a talent for music.

Illustration for 소질 (talent)

More examples

그 아이는 글쓰기에서 소질을 보였다.keu a i neun keul sseu gi e seo so ji reul po yeot tta

The child showed talent in writing.

Core concept

A natural capacity that gives someone promise in a particular field.

Common phrases

  • 소질이 있다so ji ri it tta

    have talent

  • 타고난 소질ta go nan so jil

    natural talent

Similar words

재능chaeneung: A person's outstanding ability in a particular field.
적성cheoksseong: A person's suitability for a certain job or activity.
능력neungnyeok: The power to carry out a task or learn something successfully.

Definition in Korean

타고난 재능이나 기질로 어떤 분야에서 잘할 가능성이 있는 성질.ta go nan chae neung i na ki jil lo eo tteon pu nya e seo chal hal kka neung seong i in neun seong jil

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun joins ideas of an original nature and personal quality to describe inborn ability or tendency.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a learned skill, this word can describe potential in a beginner before much training has taken place.

Other meanings

  • aptitudenoun

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