Korean word

힘빠지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhimppajida

Meaning

  • verbfeel weak

Example

무거운 짐을 들어서 힘빠졌어요.mu geo un chi meul teu reo seo him ppa jeo sseo yo

I felt weak after lifting a heavy load.

Illustration for 힘빠지다 (feel weak)

More examples

계속 실패해서 의욕이 힘빠졌어요.kye sok sil pae hae seo ui yo gi him ppa jeo sseo yo

I lost motivation after failing again and again.

Core concept

Strength suddenly drains away, leaving someone physically weak or without the energy to move.

Common phrases

  • 기운이 힘빠지다ki u ni him ppa ji da

    feel drained

  • 의욕이 힘빠지다ui yo gi him ppa ji da

    lose motivation

Similar words

지치다chichida: Continuous activity or not getting enough rest gradually uses up physical or mental energy.
실망하다silmanghada: A desired result fails to meet expectations and leaves someone disappointed.
맥이 빠지다maegi ppajida: A sudden loss of spirit makes someone look dejected and lacking energy.
풀이 죽다puri chuktta: A once lively mood becomes subdued, leaving someone quiet and discouraged.

Definition in Korean

갑작스럽게 힘이 약해지거나 의욕이 없어져 움직이기 싫어지는 상태를 가리키는 말.kap jjak sseu reop kke hi mi ya kae ji geo na ui yo gi eop sseo jeo um ji gi gi si reo ji neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

It combines the native Korean noun for strength with a native verb meaning to fall out, creating the image of strength draining away.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, context shows whether the drained feeling is physical tiredness or a loss of motivation after a setback.

Other meanings

  • get tiredverb
  • lose motivationverb

Opposites

  • 기운이 나다kiuni nadafeel energizedverb

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