Korean word

열심히

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeolsimhi

Meaning

  • adverbhard

Example

열심히 일했어요.yeol sim hi il hae sseo yo

I worked hard.

Illustration for 열심히 (hard)

More examples

열심히 준비해서 좋은 성과를 냈어요.yeol sim hi chun bi hae seo cho eun seong gwa reul nae sseo yo

I prepared diligently and achieved good results.

Core concept

Putting plenty of time and effort into a task and doing one's best.

Common phrases

  • 열심히 공부하다yeol sim hi kong bu ha da

    study hard

  • 열심히 준비하다yeol sim hi chun bi ha da

    prepare diligently

  • 열심히 운동하다yeol sim hi un dong ha da

    exercise hard

Similar words

부지런히pujireonhi: A person keeps up with daily tasks and does not leave them undone.
꾸준히kkujunhi: A person keeps making small efforts over a long time.
성실히seongsilhi: A person handles work carefully and does not cut corners.

Definition in Korean

시간과 노력을 아끼지 않고 최선을 다해 하는 상태를 나타내는 부사.si gan gwa no ryeo geul a kki ji an ko choe seo neul ta hae ha neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The noun 열심 (yeolsim, "earnest effort") combines with 히 (hi, "adverb-forming ending") to make an adverb for acting with strong effort.

Usage tips

  • English hard can mean difficult, but 열심히 (yeolsimhi, "with earnest effort") describes the effort used while doing something.

Opposites

Related words

  • 열심yeolsimdiligencenoun

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