Korean word

위안

Pronunciation

Romanizationwian

Meaning

  • nouncomfort

Example

어머니의 편지가 위안이 됐다.eo meo ni ui pyeon ji ga wi a ni twaet tta

My mother's letter brought me comfort.

Illustration for 위안 (comfort)

More examples

어려운 시기에 우리는 서로 위안의 말을 건넸다.eo ryeo un si gi e u ri neun seo ro wi a nui ma reul keon net tta

During difficult times, we exchanged words of comfort.

Core concept

A source of emotional shelter that makes a heavy or anxious mind feel lighter.

Common phrases

  • 위안의 말wi a nui mal

    words of comfort

  • 위안을 나누다wi a neul na nu da

    share comfort

Similar words

위로wiro: Comforting words or actions given to someone facing sorrow, loneliness, or hardship.
격려kyeongnyeo: Support that renews someone's confidence and encourages continued effort toward a goal.
응원eungwon: Active support shown through cheers or encouraging actions for someone's success.

Definition in Korean

슬픔이나 불안으로 흔들리는 마음을 잠시 안정시키는 정신적 안식이나 위로seul peu mi na pu ra neu ro heun deul li neun ma eu meul cham si an jeong si ki neun cheong sin jeok an si gi na wi ro

Word origin

The word developed from Sino-Korean elements linked with consolation and peace, which together suggest relief from inner distress.

Usage tips

  • It can describe relief received from kind words, helpful actions, or a comforting memory, not only from a person nearby.

Opposites

Related words

  • 위안거리wiangeorisource of comfortnoun

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