Korean Conversation · Level 266
15 words
Korean word
포스
Pronunciation
Romanizationposeu
Meaning
- nounpresence
Example
무대에서 포스가 느껴졌어요.mu dae e seo po seu ga neu kkyeo jeo sseo yo
A strong presence was felt on stage.
More examples
그는 포스가 넘쳐 모두의 시선을 받았어요.keu neun po seu ga neom cheo mo du ui si seo neul pa da sseo yo
He had such a strong presence that he drew everyone's attention.
Core concept
A striking quality that makes a person or thing feel impressive, stylish, or intimidating.
Common phrases
포스가 느껴지다po seu ga neu kkyeo ji da
have a strong presence
포스가 넘치다po seu ga neom chi da
exude presence
포스 작렬po seu chang nyeol
presence on full display
Similar words
카리스마kariseuma: A natural appeal that attracts people and makes someone seem convincing and influential.
존재감chonjaegam: The noticeable effect of simply being present in a place or group.
아우라aura: A special atmosphere that seems to come naturally from a person or thing.
위압감wiapkkam: An intimidating sense of pressure that can make others feel afraid or uneasy.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 사물이 주는 눈에 띄는 인상으로, 멋있거나 위압적인 느낌을 포함.sa ra mi na sa mu ri chu neun nu ne tti neun in sang eu ro meo sit kkeo na wi ap jjeo gin neu kki meul po ham
Word origin
The Korean loanword comes from English force and extends the idea of power into the strong impression a person or thing gives.
Usage tips
- In casual Korean, it often praises someone as stylish or impressive, but the same word can describe an intimidating effect, so tone and context matter.
Other meanings
- auranoun
Opposites
- 밋밋함minmitamblandnessnoun
- 평범함pyeongbeomhamordinarinessnoun