Korean word

희망

Pronunciation

Romanizationhimang

Meaning

  • nounhope

Example

나는 희망을 잃지 않을 거예요.na neun hi mang eul il chi a neul kkeo ye yo

I won't lose hope.

Illustration for 희망 (hope)

More examples

어려운 상황에서도 희망을 가지려고 해요.eo ryeo un sang hwang e seo do hi mang eul ka ji ryeo go hae yo

I try to hold on to hope even in difficult situations.

Core concept

A light held in mind while looking toward a better future.

Common phrases

  • 희망을 가지다hi mang eul ka ji da

    have hope

  • 희망이 생기다hi mang i saeng gi da

    find hope

  • 희망을 버리다hi mang eul peo ri da

    give up hope

Similar words

바람param: A wish for something to happen or become true.
소원sowon: A heartfelt wish for one particular result or change.
기대kidae: A positive feeling that a good result will come.

Definition in Korean

미래에 대해 바라고 기대하는 마음이나 이루고 싶은 소망을 가리키는 말.mi rae e tae hae pa ra go ki dae ha neun ma eu mi na i ru go si peun so mang eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

희망 (himang, "hope") combines Sino-Korean elements for wishing and looking toward something desired, which suits its future-focused meaning.

Usage tips

  • For English-speaking children, 희망 (himang, "hope") is useful for talking about bright futures for people, groups, or society.

Other meanings

  • wishnoun

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