Korean word

최선

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoeseon

Meaning

  • nounbest

Example

저는 최선을 다하겠습니다.cheo neun choe seo neul ta ha get sseum ni da

I will do my best.

Illustration for 최선 (best)

More examples

그 결정이 최선의 선택이었다.keu kyeol jeong i choe seo nui seon tae gi eot tta

That decision was the best choice.

Core concept

Choosing the most favorable option in a situation and putting full effort into achieving it.

Common phrases

  • 최선을 다하다choe seo neul ta ha da

    do one's best

  • 최선의 선택choe seo nui seon taek

    best choice

  • 최선의 방법choe seo nui pang beop

    best method

Similar words

최고choego: A top-level feeling, experience, or achievement that seems as good as possible.
최상choesang: The highest possible level of quality or condition, often used in formal descriptions.
최적choejeok: The choice or conditions that fit a goal most effectively and support success.
노력noryeok: Steady physical or mental work given over time to reach a goal.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상황에서 얻을 수 있는 가장 좋은 방법이나 결과, 또는 그것을 위해 쏟는 최대의 노력을 이르는 말.eo tteon sang hwang e seo eo deul ssu in neun ka jang cho eun pang beo bi na kyeol gwa tto neun keu geo seul wi hae sson neun choe dae ui no ryeo geul i reu neun mal

Word origin

Its meaning comes from Sino-Korean elements for most and good, which together express the idea of what is best.

Usage tips

  • English best often comes before a noun, but this Korean word behaves as a noun, so particles can attach to it in a sentence.

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