No. 5,016 in Korean
기세
"기세" means "momentum, energy, spirit, or force."
In a sentence
그의 기세는 대단했다.
His enthusiasm was remarkable.
In this sentence, '기세' refers to someone's energy or enthusiasm, capturing their spirited demeanor.
기세를 꺾지 말고 계속 노력해.
Don't lose your momentum and keep trying.
Here, '기세' represents momentum or drive, emphasizing the need to maintain an ongoing effort.
상대의 강한 기세에 우리가 밀렸다.
We were overwhelmed by the opponent's strong force.
In this context, '기세' depicts force or strength, highlighting the impact of the opposition's vigorous presence.
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