축복받은
chukbokbadeun
The English word "blessed" is translated into Korean as 축복받은 (chukbokbadeun).
축복받은 is used to describe someone or something that has divine aid, protection or other blessings. It is most commonly found in religious contexts, such as Christianity or in highly poetic and formal writing to describe individuals favored by fate or divinity.
Meaning: having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
chukbokbadeun
Did you know?
- Korean has a specific word 다복 (dabok) for someone who is 'blessed' with many children and a large family. This reflects a traditional cultural value where a large household was the ultimate sign of being blessed.
- In Korean culture, the idea of being blessed is often linked to ancestral favor. While 축복받은 sounds religious, the traditional belief is that one is blessed because of the virtues of their ancestors.
- In Korean, the word 축복 (chukbok) is often treated as a noun that is 'received' rather than a state of being, which is why the form 축복받은 includes the verb 'to receive'.
Examples in context
- 아이들에게는 항상 좋은 축복이 있기를 바랍니다.May blessings always be with the children.
- 너에게는 항상 복 있는 일들만 생기길 바랄게.I hope that only blessed things happen to you.
- 이번 기회에 축복받은 기분이 들어요.I feel blessed with this opportunity.
- 그는 축복받은 삶을 살고 있어요.geuneun chukbokbadeun salmeul salgo isseoyo.He is living a blessed life.
- 축복받은 재능을 가진 아이예요.chukbokbadeun jaeneungeul gajin aiyeyo.It is a child with blessed talent.
- 우리는 참 축복받은 환경에 있어요.urineun cham chukbokbadeun hwangyeong-e isseoyo.We are in a truly blessed environment.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are talking about their families.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨는 부모님과 사이가 정말 좋네요.Seoyeon ssineun bumonimgwa saiga jeongmal jonneyo.Seoyeon, you have a really great relationship with your parents.
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 저는 축복받은 딸이라고 생각해요.ne, jeoneun chukbokbad-eun ttarirago saenggak-haeyo.Yes, I think I am a blessed daughter.
- 도현 Do-hyeon저도 그렇게 생각해요.jeodo geureoke saenggak-haeyo.I think so too.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨도 좋은 가족이 있으시잖아요.Dohyun ssido joeun gajogi isseujanayo.Dohyun, you have a good family too.
