Korean word

자부심

Pronunciation

Romanizationchabusim

Meaning

  • nounpride

Example

저는 자부심을 느껴요.cheo neun cha bu si meul neu kkyeo yo

I feel proud.

Illustration for 자부심 (pride)

More examples

우리 팀의 승리에 자부심을 느꼈다.u ri ti mui seung ni e cha bu si meul neu kkyeot tta

I felt proud of our team's victory.

Core concept

A positive feeling of value connected to personal achievements or group membership.

Common phrases

  • 자부심을 느끼다cha bu si meul neu kki da

    feel pride

  • 자부심이 있다cha bu si mi it tta

    have pride

  • 자부심을 갖다cha bu si meul kat tta

    take pride

Similar words

자존심chajonsim: A need to respect oneself and maintain one's dignity.
자랑charang: A point of personal success or a possession worth proudly talking about.
긍지keungji: A deep feeling of honor connected with a group, position, or duty.
뿌듯함ppudeutam: A warm sense of satisfaction after an unexpectedly successful result.

Definition in Korean

자신이 이룬 일이나 속한 집단을 자랑스럽게 여기는 마음cha si ni i run i ri na so kan chip tta neul cha rang seu reop kke yeo gi neun ma eum

Word origin

The word is formed from the Chinese-derived elements 자부 (jabu, "taking pride in oneself") and 심 (sim, "mind or feeling").

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear pride as boastful, but this Korean noun is often positive and describes a healthy feeling of connection or accomplishment.

Opposites

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