안주하는
anjuhaneun
The English word "complacent" is translated into Korean as 안주하는 (anjuhaneun).
안주하는 is an adjective used to describe someone who is uncritically satisfied with themselves or their achievements.
Meaning: uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
anjuhaneun
Did you know?
- The word 안주 is a homonym for the Korean word for 'drinking snacks' or 'side dishes' that accompany alcohol.
- If you are too complacent, a Korean speaker might say you are 'stagnant' using the word 정체되어 있는, implying you are like a pond with no flowing water.
- The root of 안주하는 comes from the Hanja 安 (peace/comfort) and 住 (stay/dwell), literally meaning 'to dwell in peace'.
Examples in context
- 그는 자신의 성과에 만족하여 더 이상 발전하지 않았다.He became complacent with his achievements and didn't grow anymore.
- 현실에 안주한 태도는 성장을 막는다.A complacent attitude towards reality hinders growth.
- 현재의 성과에 안주하는 것은 위험해요.hyeonjaeui seonggwa-e anju-haneun geoseun wiheomhaeyo.It is dangerous to be complacent with current achievements.
- 그는 성공에 안주하는 성격이 아니에요.geuneun seonggong-e anju-haneun seonggyeog-i anieyo.He is not the type to be complacent with success.
- 변화하지 않고 안주하는 태도가 문제예요.byeonhwahaji anko anju-haneun taedoga munje-yeyo.The problem is the attitude of being complacent without changing.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their career growth at work.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 요즘 업무에 너무 안주하는 것 같아요.Hyeon-u ssi, yo-jeum eom-mu-e neo-mu an-ju-ha-neun geot gat-a-yo.Hyun-woo, I think you've become too complacent with your work lately.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 그렇게 보이시나요?jeong-mal geu-reoh-ge bo-i-si-na-yo?Do you really think so?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 새로운 프로젝트에 도전해 보세요.ne, sae-ro-un peu-ro-jek-teu-e do-jeon-hae bo-se-yo.Yes, please try taking on a new project.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo알겠어요. 더 노력할게요.al-get-eo-yo. deo no-ryeok-hal-ge-yo.I understand. I will try harder.
