Korean Conversation · Level 129
15 words
Korean word
열기
Pronunciation
Romanizationyeolgi
Meaning
- nounenergy
Example
콘서트의 열기가 정말 대단했어요.kon seo teu ui yeol gi ga cheong mal tae dan hae sseo yo
The concert's energy was amazing.
More examples
토론회에 열기가 느껴졌어요.to ron hoe e yeol gi ga neu kkyeo jeo sseo yo
The discussion was full of energy.
Core concept
Strong warmth or excitement that fills a place and can be felt by everyone there.
Common phrases
열기가 가득하다yeol gi ga ka deu ka da
be full of energy
열기가 느껴지다yeol gi ga neu kkyeo ji da
feel the energy
열기가 오르다yeol gi ga o reu da
energy builds
Similar words
분위기punwigi: The overall mood or feeling created by a place, event, or situation.
열정yeoljeong: A strong inner drive to devote oneself to a person, activity, or goal.
흥분heungbun: A heightened emotional state that makes reactions stronger than usual.
활기hwalgi: A lively quality that makes a person, group, or place feel active and full of life.
Definition in Korean
온도나 사람들의 열정으로 생기는 강한 열감이나 흥분한 분위기를 나타내는 명사.on do na sa ram deu rui yeol jeong eu ro saeng gi neun kang han yeol ga mi na heung bun han pu nwi gi reul na ta nae neun myeong sa
Word origin
The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning heat and energy, linking physical warmth with the excitement of a lively gathering.
Usage tips
- In conversation, this word helps describe why a crowd feels alive, especially when people are cheering or sharing enthusiasm.
Other meanings
- excitementnoun
Opposites
- 냉기naenggicold airnoun
- 냉담함naengdamhamindifferencenoun
Related words
- 열기구yeolgiguhot-air balloonnoun