Korean Conversation · Level 278
15 words
Korean word
원망하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationwonmanghada
Meaning
- verbresent
Example
그는 자신을 원망해.keu neun cha si neul won mang hae
He resents himself.
More examples
어려운 일이 생기면 사람들은 운명을 원망한다.eo ryeo un i ri saeng gi myeon sa ram deu reun un myeong eul won mang han da
When something difficult happens, people resent fate.
Core concept
To carry a lasting grievance against someone or something believed to have caused harm.
Common phrases
자신을 원망하다cha si neul won mang ha da
resent oneself
부모를 원망하다pu mo reul won mang ha da
resent one's parents
운명을 원망하다un myeong eul won mang ha da
resent fate
Similar words
미워하다miwohada: To feel strong dislike for a person or thing and avoid that person or thing.
원한을 품다wonhaneul pumtta: To remember a wrong with lasting anger and bitterness.
Definition in Korean
다른 사람이나 상황을 향해 서운함과 분한 마음을 품고 탓하거나 미워하는 동사.ta reun sa ra mi na sang hwang eul hyang hae seo un ham gwa pun han ma eu meul pum go ta ta geo na mi wo ha neun tong sa
Word origin
Wonmanghada developed from the Sino-Korean noun wonmang, which refers to resentment toward a person or circumstance, plus the verb-forming element hada.
Usage tips
- This word often suggests hurt feelings that remain inside rather than an angry accusation spoken immediately.
Other meanings
- blameverb
Opposites
- 용서하다yongseohadaforgiveverb
Related words
- 원망wonmangresentmentnoun
- 원망스럽다wonmangseureopttaresentfuladjective