Korean word

애정

Pronunciation

Romanizationaejeong

Meaning

  • nounaffection

Example

부모의 애정은 아이에게 중요하다.pu mo ui ae jeong eun a i e ge chung yo ha da

Parents' affection is important to children.

Illustration for 애정 (affection)

More examples

시간이 흐르자 그녀의 애정이 식었다.si ga ni heu reu ja keu nyeo ui ae jeong i si geot tta

As time passed, her affection faded.

Core concept

A gentle feeling that makes someone value, care for, and look after another person.

Common phrases

  • 애정을 주다ae jeong eul chu da

    show affection

  • 애정이 식다ae jeong i sik tta

    affection fades

  • 애정을 잃다ae jeong eul il ta

    lose affection

Similar words

사랑sarang: A deep feeling of love that creates closeness and a caring bond.
정cheong: A lasting fondness that develops naturally through time spent together.
애착aechak: A strong bond with a person or thing that makes separation feel difficult.
관심kwansim: Attention or concern directed toward a person, thing, or event.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상에게 느끼는 따뜻한 관심과 돌봄의 감정.eo tteon tae sang e ge neu kki neun tta tteu tan kwan sim gwa tol bo mui kam jeong

Word origin

As a Sino-Korean compound, the word combines ideas of love and feeling to express warm, caring affection.

Usage tips

  • Songs and dramas may use this word in romantic situations, but everyday context often points to family affection or caring attention instead.

Opposites

Related words

  • 애정적aejeongjeokaffectionateadjective
  • 애정결핍aejeonggyeolpiplack of affectionnoun

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