Korean word

포부

Pronunciation

Romanizationpobu

Meaning

  • nounambition

Example

저는 새해에 포부를 세웠어요.cheo neun sae hae e po bu reul se wo sseo yo

I set a goal for the new year.

Illustration for 포부 (ambition)

More examples

그는 인터뷰에서 포부를 밝혔다.keu neun in teo byu e seo po bu reul pal kyeot tta

He stated his ambition in the interview.

Core concept

A determined wish to achieve something important in the future.

Common phrases

  • 포부를 밝히다po bu reul pal ki da

    state one's ambition

  • 포부를 품다po bu reul pum tta

    harbor an ambition

  • 포부가 있다po bu ga it tta

    have an ambition

Similar words

목표mokpyo: A specific result set as the desired point of one's efforts.
계획kyehoek: A course of action decided on before work begins.
희망himang: A positive feeling that a desired future may come true.
의지uiji: A firm resolve that guides continued action toward a goal.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 이루거나 실천하려는 마음이나 결심을 이르는 말.eo tteon i reul i ru geo na sil cheon ha ryeo neun ma eu mi na kyeol si meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

A Sino-Korean compound whose original parts suggest embracing and carrying a goal as a personal commitment.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a simple wish, ambition suggests a goal backed by strong resolve and a desire to make it real.

Opposites

  • 체념chenyeomresignationnoun

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