Korean word

타고나다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtagonada

Meaning

  • verbbe born with

Example

저는 노래를 타고났어요.cheo neun no rae reul ta go na sseo yo

I was born with a talent for singing.

Illustration for 타고나다 (be born with)

More examples

그녀는 미모를 타고났어요.keu nyeo neun mi mo reul ta go na sseo yo

She was born with good looks.

Core concept

An inborn gift or trait is present from the very start of a person's life.

Common phrases

  • 노래를 타고나다no rae reul ta go na da

    be born with a talent for singing

  • 재능을 타고나다chae neung eul ta go na da

    be born with talent

  • 미모를 타고나다mi mo reul ta go na da

    be born with good looks

Similar words

태어나다taeeonada: Come into existence for the first time.
소질이 있다sojiri ittta: Have the natural potential to do something well.
재능이 있다chaeneungi ittta: Show strong skill or ability in a particular field.

Definition in Korean

태어날 때부터 어떤 성질이나 재능이 자연스럽게 갖추어져 있다.tae eo nal ttae bu teo eo tteon seong ji ri na chae neung i cha yeon seu reop kke kat chu eo jeo it tta

Word origin

Its formation joins the ideas of an inherent quality and being born, so the word presents the quality as something that comes into the world with the person.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this word often gives praise by suggesting that a person's ability feels natural rather than forced or newly developed.

Opposites

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