Korean word

욕망

Pronunciation

Romanizationyongmang

Meaning

  • noundesire

Example

나는 욕망을 이겨내기 위해 노력했다.na neun yong mang eul i gyeo nae gi wi hae no ryeo kaet tta

I tried to overcome my desire.

Illustration for 욕망 (desire)

More examples

욕망을 충족시키려고 쇼핑했다.yong mang eul chung jok ssi ki ryeo go syo ping haet tta

I went shopping to satisfy my desire.

Core concept

A strong inner pull toward something one wants, felt as more than a mild preference.

Common phrases

  • 욕망을 자제하다yong mang eul cha je ha da

    restrain desire

  • 욕망을 충족시키다yong mang eul chung jok ssi ki da

    satisfy desire

Similar words

욕구yokkku: A basic physical or emotional need that creates an urge to seek satisfaction.
바람param: A hope or wish for something to happen in a certain way.
욕심yokssim: A strong wish for more of something, especially when wanting becomes selfish.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것에 대해 강하게 원하거나 가지려는 마음이나 충동.eo tteon keo se tae hae kang ha ge won ha geo na ka ji ryeo neun ma eu mi na chung dong

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound joins elements meaning desire and hope, producing a word for an intense wish or impulse.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this noun often sounds more formal and emotionally intense than everyday ways of saying someone wants something, so it suits serious writing or discussion of human motives.

Other meanings

  • urgenoun
  • greednoun

Opposites

  • 억제eokjjerestraintnoun

Related words

  • 욕망하다yongmanghadadesireverb

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