Korean Conversation · Level 93
15 words
Korean word
재능
Pronunciation
Romanizationchaeneung
Meaning
- nountalent
Example
그는 음악에 재능이 있다.keu neun eu ma ge chae neung i it tta
He has a talent for music.
More examples
아이들은 춤에 재능을 보였다.a i deu reun chu me chae neung eul po yeot tta
The children showed talent for dancing.
Core concept
A person's natural ability that helps them stand out in a particular field when it is put to use.
Common phrases
재능이 있다chae neung i it tta
have talent
재능을 키우다chae neung eul ki u da
develop talent
타고난 재능ta go nan chae neung
natural talent
Similar words
소질sojil: An inborn inclination that suggests promise for doing well in a field.
재주chaeju: Practical cleverness or a knack for doing something smoothly and well.
솜씨somssi: Skill shown in the quality and smoothness of work, especially hands-on work.
Definition in Korean
개인의 소질로서 특정 분야에서 잘해 내는 힘이나 재주를 말하며, 발휘될 때 주변의 주목을 받는 능력을 뜻한다.kae i nui so jil lo seo teuk jjeong pu nya e seo chal hae nae neun hi mi na chae ju reul mal ha myeo pal hwi doel ttae chu byeo nui chu mo geul pan neun neung nyeo geul tteu tan da
Word origin
It is a Sino-Korean compound formed from elements meaning talent and ability, which together name a person's special capacity.
Usage tips
- English speakers often contrast talent with skill, but this word can cover both natural aptitude and the ability shown through it in a real field.
Opposites
- 무능muneungincompetencenoun
Related words
- 재능기부chaeneunggibutalent donationnoun
- 재능개발chaeneunggaebaltalent developmentnoun