Korean word

용감하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyonggamhada

Meaning

  • adjectivebrave

Example

그 남자는 용감해요.keu nam ja neun yong gam hae yo

That man is brave.

Illustration for 용감하다 (brave)

More examples

동물 구조 대원은 불안한 상황에서도 용감했다.tong mul ku jo tae wo neun pu ran han sang hwang e seo do yong gam haet tta

The animal rescue worker was brave even in an unsettling situation.

Core concept

Fear is present, but courage takes the lead and moves forward.

Common phrases

  • 용감한 태도yong gam han tae do

    brave attitude

  • 용감한 선택yong gam han seon taek

    brave choice

Similar words

과감하다kwagamhada: Someone makes a firm decision or takes action without hesitation.
대담하다taedamhada: Someone attempts difficult or risky things in a daring way.
겁없다keobeoptta: Someone shows little fear when facing danger or difficulty.

Definition in Korean

곤란이나 위험에 직면했을 때도 두려움을 억누르고 행동하는 성향이나 성격을 나타내는 형용사.kol la ni na wi heo me ching myeon hae sseul ttae do tu ryeo u meul eong nu reu go haeng dong ha neun seong hyang i na seong gyeo geul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean compound expressing courage and daring, with hada added to form an adjective.

Usage tips

  • Korean speakers can use this adjective for a person's character, not only for one action, so it can describe someone known for facing hard situations without backing down.

Other meanings

  • valiantadjective
  • boldadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 용감함yonggamhambraverynoun

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