동기부여
donggibuyeo
The English phrase "motivation" is translated into Korean as 동기부여 (donggibuyeo).
Meaning: reason for doing something (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This word is a compound of 동기, which means motive or reason and 부여, which means bestowing or granting.
Which one should you use?
While 동기부여 refers to the act of providing motivation, the term 동기 refers more strictly to the underlying motive or reason itself.
How do you pronounce it?
donggibuyeo
When do people say it?
When you wish to encourage others, you can say 더 잘할 수 있어요, which means "You can do better."
Did you know?
- The term 동기 can also refer to a 'peer' or 'colleague' who entered a school or company in the same year as you.
- The word 동기 is a homonym used in many contexts, including 'synchronization' in technology and 'same period' in history.
- In a professional setting, telling someone they lack 동기부여 can sound quite harsh and clinical, almost as if you are diagnosing a psychological deficit.
Examples in context
- 매일 아침 의식적으로 의욕 을 충전하시길 바랍니다.I hope you recharge your motivation consciously every morning.
- 저는 자원 봉사에 마음이 움직입니다.I am emotionally moved towards volunteer work.
- 더 자주 운동해 보세요. 당신은 더 잘할 수 있어요!Try exercising more frequently. You can do better!
- Taylor Swift의 음악에 영감을 받아 노래를 작곡합니다.I compose songs inspired by Taylor Swift's music.
- 그는 성공에 대한 동기부여가 확실해요.geuneun seonggong-e daehan donggibuyeoga hwaksilhaeyo.He has clear motivation for success.
- 새로운 프로젝트는 좋은 동기부여가 될 거예요.saeroun peurojekteuneun joheun donggibuyeoga doel geoyeyo.The new project will be good motivation.
- 공부를 위한 동기부여가 부족해요.gongbureul wihan donggibuyeoga bujokhaeyo.I lack motivation for studying.
Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Ji-eun are talking about studying for a test.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo공부하기 너무 싫어요.gongbuhagi neomu sireoyo.I really don't want to study.
- 지은 Ji-eun동기부여가 안 되나요?donggibuyega an doenayo?Are you lacking motivation?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 전혀 없어요.ne, jeonhyeo eopseoyo.Yes, I have none at all.
- 지은 Ji-eun끝나고 맛있는 거 먹으러 가요.kkeutnago masineun geo meogeureo gayo.Let's go eat something delicious when we're done.
