노력하는
noryeokaneun
The English word 'trying' is translated into Korean as 노력하는 (noryeokaneun).
The Korean word 노력하다 and its forms specifically refer to the act of putting in effort or attempting to achieve something. You can use different variations to emphasize different aspects of this effort, such as being in the middle of the process or giving your utmost effort.
Meaning: irritating, stressful or bothersome (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
noryeokaneun
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might describe a 'trying day' as one that is irritating, a Korean speaker would use 힘든 (himdeun), which focuses on the depletion of one's own energy rather than the annoyance of the situation.
- In Korean culture, being 노력하는 (trying/striving) is viewed as more than just a task. It is considered a core moral virtue and a primary requirement for success within the education system.
- The root word 노력 (noryeok) is a Sino-Korean word derived from Chinese characters meaning 'to exert' and 'strength'. It is used much more formally in Korean than the word 'effort' is used in everyday English conversation.
Examples in context
- 난 최선을 다하려고 노력하는 중이야.I'm trying to do my best.This sentence shows how to use 노력하는 to express the idea of making an effort to do one's best.Tatoeba #8405455 by Eunhee, translation #5493775 by CK
- 저는 한국어를 배우기 위해 노력하고 있어요I am trying hard to learn Korean
- 제 친구는 일본어 회화 실력을 향상시키려고 노력 중이에요My friend is trying to improve her Japanese conversation skills
- 저는 이 프로젝트에 대해 최선을 다하고 있습니다I am trying my best for this project
- 이 요리를 한 번 만들어 봤는데 맛있었어요I tried making this dish once, and it was delicious
- 너 공부 열심히 해, 꼭 좋은 성적 받도록 노력해Study hard and make an effort to get good grades
- 선생님의 조언에 따라 효율적으로 공부하려고 노력하고 있습니다I am trying hard to study efficiently following the teacher's advice
- 오늘도 당신의 노력에 감사합니다Thank you for your efforts today as well
- 학생들은 역경을 극복하기 위해 끊임없이 노력해야 합니다Students should consistently try hard to overcome hardships
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyun are discussing a coworker's behavior.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 그 동료 너무 노력하는 것 같지 않아요?Dohyun ssi, geu dongryo neomu noryeokhaneun geot gatji anayo?Dohyun, don't you think that colleague is trying way too hard?
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 가끔은 좀 과해서 부담스러워요.majayo, gakkeumeun jom gwaheseo budamseureowoyo.You're right, sometimes it's too much and feels stressful.
- 민지 Min-ji그냥 자연스럽게 행동하면 좋을 텐데 말이죠.geunyang jayeonseureopge haengdonghamyeon joeul tende malijyo.I wish they would just act naturally.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그러게요, 보는 제가 다 피곤하네요.geureogeyo, boneun jega da pigonhaneyo.I agree, it's exhausting just watching them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
