Korean word

장래

Pronunciation

Romanizationchangnae

Meaning

  • nounfuture

Example

그녀는 장래에 결혼하고 싶어 한다.keu nyeo neun chang nae e kyeol hon ha go si peo han da

She wants to get married in the future.

Illustration for 장래 (future)

More examples

그의 장래 희망은 의사가 되는 것이다.keu ui chang nae hi mang eun ui sa ga toe neun keo si da

His aspiration for the future is to become a doctor.

Core concept

A stretch of time still ahead, especially the shape a person's life may take.

Common phrases

  • 장래 희망chang nae hi mang

    future aspiration

  • 장래 계획chang nae kye hoek

    future plans

  • 장래 전망chang nae cheon mang

    future outlook

Similar words

미래mirae: The broad future of people or society, including events and conditions still to come.
앞날amnal: The future course of a person's life or circumstances, viewed with hope or worry.
앞일apil: A matter still waiting to happen in the days ahead.

Definition in Korean

앞으로 올 시간이나 삶의 상태나 가능성을 이르는 말a peu ro ol ssi ga ni na sal mui sang tae na ka neung seong eul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning "about to" and "come", forming the idea of what is still to come.

Usage tips

  • It often sounds more formal and long range than words for what happens next, so it fits career and life planning especially well.

Other meanings

  • prospectsnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 장래성changnaeseongfuture prospectsnoun

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