에너지
eneoji[e̞nʌ̹d͡ʑi]
The English word energy is translated into Korean as 에너지 (eneoji).
에너지 refers to the capacity to do work.
Meaning: capacity to do work (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
에너지 is a loanword from the English word 'energy', transliterated into the Korean alphabet.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using 에너지 as the object of a verb, such as in the phrase 'to save energy', you add the object marker '-를' to the end to get 에너지를. If you are using 에너지 as the subject of a sentence, such as 'energy is low', you add the subject marker '-가' to the end to get 에너지가.
How do you pronounce it?
eneoji
Did you know?
- In modern Korean slang, the English loanword 텐션 is used to describe someone with high energy or a lively mood, whereas in English 'tension' usually implies stress or conflict.
- In Korean, the concept of 'vital energy' or 'life force' is often expressed through the word 기, which is the same 'gi' found in 'qi' or 'chi' in Chinese philosophy.
- To describe 'energy' in a professional or motivational context, such as 'having energy for work', Koreans often use 열정, which translates more accurately to 'passion'.
Examples in context
- 말하려 하지마. 차라리 에너지를 아껴.Don't try to talk. Save your energy.This sentence shows how to use 에너지 as an object.Tatoeba #8356279 by Eunhee, translation #1860397 by CK
- 뇌는 신체 에너지 중 25%를 소비해.Brains consume 25% of the body's energy.Tatoeba #8365739 by Eunhee, translation #6764503 by Hybrid
- 애슐리 존슨은 미국에 기반을 두고 있는 국립 아시아 연구소의 에너지, 무역 및 경제학 전문가이다.Ashley Johnson is an energy, trade and economics expert at the National Bureau of Asian Research, based in the United States.This sentence uses 에너지 to describe a professional field of expertise.
- 오늘은 기운이 너무 없어요.I have no energy today.
- 그녀는 항상 활력이 넘치네요.She always has so much energy.
- 오늘은 힘이 좀 없어.I feel a bit low on energy today.
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyun are talking about their exhaustion after a long day of work.
- 민지 Min-ji오늘 너무 힘들어서 에너지가 하나도 없어.oneul neomu himdeuloseo eneojiga hanado eopseo.I'm so tired today that I have no energy left.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 좀 쉬면서 에너지를 보충해야 해요.Minji ssi, jom swimyeonseo eneojireul bochunghaeya haeyo.Minji, you should rest and recharge your energy.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨는 아직 에너지가 넘치나 봐요.Dohyun ssi-neun ajik eneojiga neomchineuna bwayo.You seem to still have plenty of energy, Dohyun.
- 도현 Do-hyeon저는 커피를 마셔서 에너지가 생겼어요.jeoneun keopireul masyeoseo eneojiga saenggyeosseoyo.I got some energy because I drank coffee.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “energy” translations and entries 에너지, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
