Korean word

인기

Pronunciation

Romanizationingi

Meaning

  • nounpopularity

Example

요즘 그 카페는 인기가 많다.yo jeum keu ka pe neun in gi ga man ta

That cafe is very popular these days.

Illustration for 인기 (popularity)

More examples

그 가수는 요즘 인기가 떨어졌다.keu ka su neun yo jeum in gi ga tteo reo jeot tta

That singer's popularity has fallen recently.

Core concept

Many people turn their attention and liking toward the same person, place, or thing.

Common phrases

  • 인기가 있다in gi ga it tta

    be popular

  • 인기가 떨어지다in gi ga tteo reo ji da

    lose popularity

  • 인기 상품in gi sang pum

    popular product

Similar words

관심kwansim: Attention or curiosity directed toward a person, thing, or subject.
호감hogam: A warm, positive feeling toward a person or thing.

Definition in Korean

많은 사람에게 호감이나 주목을 받아 널리 알려지거나 선호되는 상태ma neun sa ra me ge ho ga mi na chu mo geul pa da neol li al lyeo ji geo na seon ho doe neun sang tae

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound that combines the ideas of people with energy or atmosphere.

Usage tips

  • A person or place can be known by many people without being liked by many, so this word highlights public favor rather than simple fame.

Opposites

  • 무명mumyeongobscuritynoun

Related words

  • 인기인ingiinpopular personnoun
  • 인기투표ingitupyopopularity votenoun
  • 인기상품ingisangpumpopular productnoun

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