Korean word

열정

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeoljeong

Meaning

  • nounpassion

Example

저는 열정을 가지고 일을 합니다.cheo neun yeol jeong eul ka ji go i reul ham ni da

I work with passion.

Illustration for 열정 (passion)

More examples

그는 열정을 쏟아 일을 끝냈다.keu neun yeol jeong eul sso da i reul kkeun naet tta

He poured his passion into finishing the work.

Core concept

A strong inner fire that drives someone toward a person, activity, or goal.

Common phrases

  • 열정이 있다yeol jeong i it tta

    have passion

  • 열정을 쏟다yeol jeong eul ssot tta

    pour passion into

  • 열정이 넘치다yeol jeong i neom chi da

    overflow with passion

Similar words

열의yeorui: An eager and positive attitude toward putting effort into a task.
의욕uiyok: The mental energy needed to begin something and continue with it.
흥미heungmi: Curiosity and interest that make something seem engaging or worth learning about.
애정aejeong: A tender feeling of care and fondness for someone or something.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 사람에 대해 강한 감정과 의욕을 가지고 있는 상태eo tteon i ri na sa ra me tae hae kang han kam jeong gwa ui yo geul ka ji go in neun sang tae

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean formation combining terms for heat and feeling, creating the image of an emotionally heated state.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, passion may suggest romance, but this Korean noun also fits strong commitment to work, study, art, or a cause.

Other meanings

  • enthusiasmnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 열정적yeoljeongjeokpassionateadjective
  • 열정적으로yeoljeongjeogeuropassionatelyadverb

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