진정

This is the 7319th most frequent Korean word.


진정

"진정" means "calmness," "sincerity," or "true intention," depending on context.


In this sentence, '진정' is used as an adverb meaning 'truly' or 'genuinely', expressing earnestness.

진정으로 네가 잘 되기를 원한다.

I truly wish you well.


Here, '진정' functions as a verb, meaning 'calm down' or 'settle down', addressing emotional states.

긴장하지 말고, 진정해.

Don't be nervous, calm down.


In this usage, '진정' is a noun meaning 'stabilization' or 'resolution', referring to bringing calmness or stability to a situation.

사태의 진정을 위해 노력하겠습니다.

I will strive for the stabilization of the situation.