용감한
yonggamhan
The English word "brave" is translated into Korean as 용감한 (yonggamhan).
The word is used to describe someone or something that is strong in the face of fear.
Meaning: strong in the face of fear (adj)
Which one should you use?
The form 용감한 is the attributive form used to modify a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
yonggamhan
Did you know?
- The word 용감 (yonggam) contains the character 용 (yong), which is also the word for 'dragon'. In East Asian culture, the dragon is the ultimate symbol of power and courage.
- When describing someone as 'brave' in a modern, slang-adjacent way, Koreans might use 깡 (kkang), referring to a stubborn, raw kind of courage or 'guts' to do something daring.
- In historical Korean texts, bravery was often associated with 충 (chung), meaning 'loyalty'. True bravery was seen not as an individual trait, but as the strength to be loyal to one's leader or country.
Examples in context
- 그의 용감한 행동은 메달을 받을 만한 가치가 있다.His brave actions are worthy of a medal.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to use the attributive form 용감한 to describe an action.Tatoeba #1587179 by JanAson, translation #1583568 by sinatra
- 그는 정말 용감한 경찰관입니다.He is a truly brave police officer.
- 너 진짜 대담해!You're really brave!
- 우리 친구는 항상 용감해.Our friend is always brave.
- 그는 정말 용감한 소년이에요.geuneun jeongmal yonggamhan soniyeyo.He is a truly brave boy.
- 그녀의 용감한 선택을 응원해요.geunyeoui yonggamhan seontaek-eul eungwonhaeyo.I support her brave choice.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Jieun are talking about a firefighter.
- 지훈 Ji-hun소방관들은 정말 용감한 것 같아요.sobanggwan-deureun jeongmal yonggamhan geot gatayo.I think firefighters are really brave.
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아요, 정말 대단하시더라고요.majayo, jeongmal daedanhasideoragoyo.That's true, they are truly amazing.
- 지훈 Ji-hun저도 그렇게 용감한 사람이 되고 싶어요.jeodo geureoke yonggamhan sarami doego sipeoyo.I want to be a brave person like that too.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨도 충분히 용감해요.Jihoon ssido chungbunhi yonggamhaeyo.You are brave enough too, Jihoon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
