Korean word

용기

Pronunciation

Romanizationyonggi

Meaning

  • nouncourage

Example

혼자 여행을 갈 용기가 없어요.hon ja yeo haeng eul kal yong gi ga eop sseo yo

I don't have the courage to travel alone.

Illustration for 용기 (courage)

More examples

혼자 발표할 때 용기가 생겨서 잘 했어요.hon ja pal pyo hal ttae yong gi ga saeng gyeo seo chal hae sseo yo

When I presented alone, I found courage and did well.

Core concept

The inner strength that helps someone move past fear or hesitation and try something difficult.

Common phrases

  • 용기가 생기다yong gi ga saeng gi da

    find courage

  • 용기를 잃다yong gi reul il ta

    lose courage

  • 용기가 있다yong gi ga it tta

    have courage

Similar words

자신감chasingam: Trust in personal skills and judgment when handling a new situation.
용감함yonggamham: A brave nature that faces fear or danger without backing away.

Definition in Korean

자신의 두려움이나 망설임을 넘어 어떤 일을 시도하려는 결심이나 그 힘cha si nui tu ryeo u mi na mang seo ri meul neo meo eo tteon i reul si do ha ryeo neun kyeol si mi na keu him

Word origin

The courage sense comes from Sino-Korean elements associated with bravery and vital energy, while the container sense is a different homophone.

Usage tips

  • Korean uses this word for everyday acts of bravery, so it can describe small new challenges as well as major risks.

Other meanings

  • containernoun

Opposites

  • 겁쟁이keopjjaengicowardnoun

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