절망적인
jeolmangjeogin
The English word 'desperate' is translated into Korean as 절망적인 (jeolmangjeogin).
절망적인 is an adjective used to describe being in dire need of something.
Meaning: in dire need (of something) (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 절망적인 describes a state of hopelessness or despair, 절박한 is more commonly used to describe a desperate or urgent situation that requires immediate action.
How do you pronounce it?
jeolmangjeogin
Did you know?
- If you are 'desperate' for a specific item, like money or help, Koreans rarely use 절망적인. Instead, they use 간절한, which describes a 'heartfelt' or 'earnest' longing that borders on desperation.
- In K-dramas, when a character is 'desperate' for love, they might use 애절하다, which describes a sorrowful and poignant desperation that is viewed as beautiful or tragic.
- The phrase 죽을 만큼 meaning 'to the extent of dying' is frequently added to adjectives of need to emphasize a desperate state, such as 죽을 만큼 간절하다.
Examples in context
- 절망적인 상황Desperate situation
- 절망적인 시도Desperate attempt
- 필사적인 노력Desperate effort
- 필사적인 상태Desperate state
- 지독하게 필요해Desperately in need
- 절망적인 상황에서 필사적인 노력을 했다.In a desperate situation, I made a desperate effort.
- 그는 지금 절망적인 상황에 처해 있어요.geuneun jigeum jeolmangjeogin sanghwange cheohae isseoyo.He is in a desperate situation right now.
Example conversation
Minjun and Minji are discussing a friend's financial struggle.
- 민준 Min-jun민지가 돈이 정말 많이 필요하대요.minjiga doni jeongmal mani piryohadaeyo.I heard Minji really needs a lot of money.
- 민지 Min-ji지금 상황이 너무 절망적인가요?jigeum sanghwangi neomu jeolmangjeogingayo?Is the situation too desperate right now?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 집세도 못 낼 정도라고 해요.ne, jipse-do mot nael jeongdora-go haeyo.Yes, they say she can't even pay the rent.
- 민지 Min-ji우리가 도와줄 방법을 찾아봐요.uriga dowajul bangbeobeul chajabwayo.Let's find a way to help her.
