Korean word

인심

Pronunciation

Romanizationinsim

Meaning

  • noungenerosity

Example

친구가 인심이 좋아 술값을 냈다.chin gu ga in si mi cho a sul gap sseul naet tta

My friend was generous and paid the drinks bill.

Illustration for 인심 (generosity)

More examples

가게 주인이 인심을 써서 반찬을 더 줬다.ka ge chu i ni in si meul sseo seo pan cha neul teo chwot tta

The store owner was generous and gave us extra side dishes.

Core concept

The generous side of a person's character that makes sharing feel natural.

Common phrases

  • 인심이 좋다in si mi cho ta

    be generous

  • 인심을 쓰다in si meul sseu da

    show generosity

Similar words

인정injeong: A gentle concern for other people that shows through caring actions.
정cheong: A deep bond of affection built through familiarity and shared time.
온정onjeong: A caring feeling that inspires help for people who are struggling.
친절chinjeol: Thoughtful behavior that makes another person feel respected and comfortable.

Definition in Korean

사람의 마음씨 가운데 남에게 관대하고 베푸는 성질을 가리키는 말sa ra mui ma eum ssi ka un de na me ge kwan dae ha go pe pu neun seong ji reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

Based on a Sino-Korean term for the human heart, the word developed into a name for the kind and giving spirit shown in human relationships.

Usage tips

  • When this word describes someone, it evaluates the person's character, so it carries more personal feeling than a simple statement that the person gave something.

Other meanings

  • kindnessnoun

Opposites

  • 인색insaekstinginessnoun

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