Korean word

흥미

Pronunciation

Romanizationheungmi

Meaning

  • nouninterest

Example

저는 여행에 흥미가 있어요.cheo neun yeo haeng e heung mi ga i sseo yo

I am interested in traveling.

Illustration for 흥미 (interest)

More examples

그 영화는 내게 흥미를 끌었다.keu yeong hwa neun nae ge heung mi reul kkeu reot tta

That movie caught my interest.

Core concept

A subject catches the mind and creates a desire to explore it further.

Common phrases

  • 흥미가 있다heung mi ga it tta

    have an interest

  • 흥미를 끌다heung mi reul kkeul da

    attract interest

  • 흥미를 잃다heung mi reul il ta

    lose interest

Similar words

관심kwansim: Attention or care given to a person, subject, or issue.
재미chaemi: The enjoyment that makes an activity or situation appealing.
호기심hogisim: A desire to discover more about something new or unknown.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상에 대해 주목하고 알아보고자 하는 마음이나 관심.eo tteon tae sang e tae hae chu mo ka go a ra bo go ja ha neun ma eu mi na kwan sim

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements associated with rising and taste, developing the idea of a subject that appeals to the mind.

Usage tips

  • Learning this word helps distinguish a mental response toward a subject from a simple description of the subject itself.

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