Korean word

진심

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinsim

Meaning

  • nountrue feelings

Example

그녀의 진심이 궁금해.keu nyeo ui chin si mi kung geum hae

I wonder how she really feels.

Illustration for 진심 (true feelings)

More examples

그는 말보다 행동에 진심을 담았다.keu neun mal bo da haeng dong e chin si meul ta mat tta

He showed his true feelings through his actions rather than his words.

Core concept

The real feeling held inside when someone speaks or acts sincerely.

Common phrases

  • 진심을 담다chin si meul tam tta

    put one's heart into

  • 진심을 표현하다chin si meul pyo hyeon ha da

    express one's true feelings

Similar words

마음maeum: A person's inner world of feelings, thoughts, wishes, and resolve.
성의seongui: A sincere attitude shown through thoughtful effort and care for another person.
솔직함soljikam: Openly expressing thoughts and feelings without hiding or pretending.

Definition in Korean

겉모습이나 말장난 없이 솔직하고 진솔한 마음을 가리키는 명사.keon mo seu bi na mal jang nan eop ssi sol ji ka go chin sol han ma eu meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines the ideas of truth and heart, forming a compact image of an unfeigned heart.

Usage tips

  • In English, true can describe facts or objects, but this word focuses on what a person genuinely feels.

Other meanings

  • sinceritynoun

Opposites

  • 위선wiseonhypocrisynoun
  • 겉치레keotchireshowinessnoun

Related words

  • 진심어린chinsimeorinheartfeltadjective

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