Korean word

의욕

Pronunciation

Romanizationuiyok

Meaning

  • nounmotivation

Example

요즘에는 의욕이 없어요.yo jeu me neun ui yo gi eop sseo yo

I don't have any motivation these days.

Illustration for 의욕 (motivation)

More examples

쉬고 나니까 의욕을 되찾았어요.swi go na ni kka ui yo geul toe cha ja sseo yo

After getting some rest, I regained my motivation.

Core concept

A person's mental energy for beginning an activity and staying with it.

Common phrases

  • 의욕이 없다ui yo gi eop tta

    lack motivation

  • 의욕을 되찾다ui yo geul toe chat tta

    regain motivation

  • 의욕이 생기다ui yo gi saeng gi da

    become motivated

Similar words

의지uiji: Willpower that keeps action focused on a chosen goal.
열정yeoljeong: Powerful enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
열의yeorui: Keen willingness to put effort into an activity.
흥미heungmi: Curiosity and interest in exploring a subject further.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 시작하거나 계속하려는 마음이나 기운을 나타내는 명사.eo tteon i reul si ja ka geo na kye so ka ryeo neun ma eu mi na ki u neul na ta nae neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word comes from Chinese-derived elements meaning intention and desire, linking a person's wishes with the energy to act on them.

Usage tips

  • English motivation can mean a reason for an action, but 의욕 (uiyok, "drive") is especially useful for describing how much energy someone currently has to start or continue.

Opposites

  • 무기력mugiryeoklethargynoun

Related words

  • 의욕적uiyokjjeokmotivatedadjective
  • 의욕적으로uiyokjjeogeuroenthusiasticallyadverb

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