Korean word

영감

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeonggam

Meaning

  • nouninspiration

Example

그 그림에서 영감을 얻었어.keu keu ri me seo yeong ga meul eo deo sseo

I was inspired by that painting.

Illustration for 영감 (inspiration)

More examples

그 노래는 내게 영감의 원천이었어.keu no rae neun nae ge yeong ga mui won cheo ni eo sseo

That song was a source of inspiration for me.

Core concept

A sudden spark of thought that gives a creative project or solution its starting point.

Common phrases

  • 영감의 원천yeong ga mui won cheon

    source of inspiration

  • 영감을 불어넣다yeong ga meul pu reo neo ta

    inspire

Similar words

아이디어aidieo: A workable suggestion for doing something new or handling a task.
생각saenggak: A personal thought formed about a person, thing, or situation.

Definition in Korean

갑자기 떠오르는 새로운 생각이나 착상으로 창작이나 문제 해결의 출발이 되는 감각이나 느낌kap jja gi tteo o reu neun sae ro un saeng ga gi na chak ssang eu ro chang ja gi na mun je hae gyeo rui chul ba ri toe neun kam ga gi na neu kkim

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements meaning spirit and feeling, which connect a strong inner response with a new idea.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful beyond music and painting because a clever solution can also be described as inspiration.

Opposites

  • 무기력mugiryeoklethargynoun

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