Korean word

에너지

Pronunciation

Romanizationeneoji

Meaning

  • nounenergy

Example

그는 에너지가 넘쳐요.keu neun e neo ji ga neom cheo yo

He is full of energy.

Illustration for 에너지 (energy)

More examples

커피 한 잔이면 에너지가 돌아와요.keo pi han cha ni myeon e neo ji ga to ra wa yo

A cup of coffee brings my energy back.

Core concept

The inner fuel that keeps the body or mind active.

Common phrases

  • 에너지를 보충하다e neo ji reul po chung ha da

    replenish energy

  • 에너지를 소모하다e neo ji reul so mo ha da

    use up energy

  • 에너지가 있다e neo ji ga it tta

    have energy

Similar words

힘him: Physical force used to move the body, lift things, or keep going through hard work.
체력cheryeok: The body's lasting strength for daily tasks, exercise, and recovery after effort.
기력kiryeok: The energy needed to keep working or moving despite tiredness.
기운kiun: The lively strength and desire to act shown in a person's face and movements.

Definition in Korean

육체적·정신적 활동을 지속하게 하는 원천이나 능력yuk che jeok cheong sin jeok hwal dong eul chi so ka ge ha neun won cheo ni na neung nyeok

Word origin

The term entered Korean from English energy and ultimately traces to Greek energeia, meaning activity or active work.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this everyday loanword often describes a person's lively drive, so it can mean pep or vitality rather than only power for machines.

Other meanings

  • pepnoun
  • vitalitynoun

Related words

  • 에너지 보충eneoji pochungenergy replenishmentnoun
  • 에너지 음료eneoji eumnyoenergy drinknoun

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