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15 words
Korean word
젊음
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheolmeum
Meaning
- nounyouth
Example
운동하면 젊음을 유지할 수 있어요.un dong ha myeon cheol meu meul yu ji hal ssu i sseo yo
You can maintain your youth by exercising.
More examples
이 음악을 들으면 마음이 젊어지고 젊음을 느껴요.i eu ma geul teu reu myeon ma eu mi cheol meo ji go cheol meu meul neu kkyeo yo
When I listen to this music, my heart feels young, and I feel youthful.
Core concept
A fresh, energetic quality that keeps the body and mind lively, not simply a low number of years.
Common phrases
젊음을 유지하다cheol meu meul yu ji ha da
maintain one's youth
젊음이 넘치다cheol meu mi neom chi da
be brimming with youth
젊음을 지키다cheol meu meul chi ki da
preserve one's youth
Similar words
청춘cheongchun: The bright, memorable stage of life associated with being young.
생기saenggi: A lively look in the face that shows health and energy.
활력hwallyeok: The strength and energy needed to continue physical or mental activity.
Definition in Korean
나이뿐 아니라 신체적·정신적으로 새롭고 활기찬 성질이나 상태na i ppun a ni ra sin che jeok cheong sin jeo geu ro sae rop kko hwal gi chan seong ji ri na sang tae
Word origin
젊음 (jeolmeum, "youth") comes from the native adjective stem 젊 (jeol, "young") plus the noun-forming suffix 음 (meum, "noun-forming suffix").
Usage tips
- When a sentence focuses on energy, curiosity, or flexibility rather than age, 젊음 (jeolmeum, "youth") points to a quality of youth rather than simply a period of life.
Opposites
- 노년nonyeonold agenoun
- 노화nohwaagingnoun
Related words
- 젊다cheomttayoungadjective
- 젊은이cheolmeuniyoung personnoun
- 젊어지다cheolmeojidagrow youngerverb