세렌디피티
serendipiti
The English word serendipity is translated into Korean as 세렌디피티 (serendipiti).
세렌디피티 refers to an unsought, unintended or accidental learning experience. As a loanword, it is primarily used in specific contexts such as literature, psychology or creative discussions rather than in everyday casual conversation.
Meaning: unsought, unintended… and/or learning experience that happens by accident (noun)
Did you know?
- In the world of K-pop and romantic dramas, 세렌디피티 often carries a heavier nuance of 'destiny' or 'fate' than the scientific 'accidental discovery' meaning used in English.
- To describe a 'happy accident' with a spiritual or divine nuance, Koreans use the term 천우신조, which means 'heavenly assistance'.
- The word 세렌디피티 is frequently used in book titles and song lyrics as an 'aesthetic' word to evoke a sense of sophisticated mystery.
Examples in context
- 이번 여행은 진정한 세렌디피티였어요.ibeon yeohaeng-eun jinjeonghan sereundipiti-yeosseoyo.This trip was true serendipity.
- 삶 속의 세렌디피티를 믿어요.salm sog-ui sereundipiti-reul mideoyo.I believe in serendipity in life.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun discuss meeting a long-lost friend by chance.
- 민지 Min-ji오늘 친구를 우연히 만났어요.oneul chin-gu-reul uyeonhi mannasseoyo.I ran into a friend by chance today.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말 신기한 세렌디피티네요!jeongmal singihan serendipiti-neyo!That is such a strange serendipity!
- 민지 Min-ji그러게요, 정말 꿈만 같아요.geureogeyo, jeongmal kkumman gat-ayo.I know, it feels like a dream.
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋은 인연이 계속되길 바랄게요.joeun inyeoni gyesokdoegil baralgeyo.I hope this good connection continues.
