No. 11,027 in Korean
기가
"기가" in Korean can mean "energy," "spirit," or "vital force," depending on context.
In a sentence
그의 이야기에 귀를 기울이는 것이 중요합니다.
It's important to pay attention to his story.
In this sentence, '기가' refers to the act of listening or paying attention, derived from the phrase '귀를 기울이다', meaning 'to listen carefully or attentively'.
오늘은 기가 막히게 아름다운 날씨네요.
Today is stunningly beautiful weather.
Here, '기가' is used in the expression '기가 막히다', which describes something that is astonishing or very impressive, often used for positive phenomena.
나의 기가 꺾이지 않을 것이다.
My spirit will not be broken.
In this context, '기가' represents one's spirit or vitality, indicating resolve or emotional energy.
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