This is the 9801st most frequent Korean word.
고집과
"고집과" translates to "stubbornness and" or "persistence and" in English, depending on context. It combines "고집" (stubbornness/persistence) with the conjunctive particle "과" (and).
The word '고집과' is used to mean 'tenacity and' as part of the expression listing qualities that helped Yoonhee achieve her goals.
윤희는 고집과 끈기로 목표를 이뤘다.
Yoonhee achieved her goals with perseverance and tenacity.
The word '고집과' is used here to mean 'stubbornness and' in a context emphasizing personal qualities that one may need to adjust.
가끔은 고집과 자존심을 내려놓는 것이 중요하다.
Sometimes it's important to let go of stubbornness and pride.
In this sentence, '고집과' translates to 'persistence and', emphasizing the qualities being praised.