Korean Conversation · Level 278
15 words
Korean word
헌신
Pronunciation
Romanizationheonsin
Meaning
- noundevotion
Example
그는 가족을 위해 헌신을 다했다.keu neun ka jo geul wi hae heon si neul ta haet tta
He devoted himself fully to his family.
More examples
자원봉사자들은 지역사회를 위해 헌신을 바친다.cha won bong sa ja deu reun chi yeok ssa hoe reul wi hae heon si neul pa chin da
The volunteers devote themselves to the community.
Core concept
Giving one's whole self to a person or purpose through steady effort and a willingness to make sacrifices.
Common phrases
헌신을 바치다heon si neul pa chi da
devote oneself to
헌신을 기울이다heon si neul ki u ri da
dedicate oneself to
Similar words
희생hisaeng: A serious personal loss or hardship accepted for someone else's benefit or for a valued cause.
봉사pongsa: Unpaid help provided willingly to people or society.
정성cheongseong: Sincere care expressed by doing something thoughtfully and with great effort.
노력noryeok: Persistent work put into achieving a desired result.
Definition in Korean
어떤 사람이나 목적을 위해 몸과 마음을 바쳐 일하거나 희생하는 상태나 태도.eo tteon sa ra mi na mok jjeo geul wi hae mom gwa ma eu meul pa cheo il ha geo na hi saeng ha neun sang tae na tae do
Word origin
The Sino-Korean term 헌 (heon, "to offer") + 신 (sin, "body or self") presents devotion as offering oneself to a cause or person.
Usage tips
- In conversation, this word sounds weighty, so lighter situations often call for simpler language about helping or caring.
Opposites
- 무관심mugwansimindifferencenoun
Related words
- 헌신하다heonsinhadadevote oneselfverb
- 헌신적heonsinjeokdevotedadjective