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A2 noun #4,000 الأكثر شيوعاً 13 دقيقة للقراءة

부러움

bureoum الأكثر شيوعاً #4,000

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الشرح 부러움 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should know that '부러움' comes from '부럽다' (to be envious). Think of it as the feeling of saying 'Wow, I want that too!' When you see a friend with a delicious ice cream, you might feel a little '부러움.' At this stage, you don't need to use the noun '부러움' in complex sentences. Instead, focus on the adjective '부러워요' (I'm envious). However, knowing the noun helps you understand when people talk about the 'feeling' itself. It is a very common emotion in daily life. For example, if you see a cute dog, you can say '부러워요' to the owner. This word is friendly and shows you like what they have. It's one of the first emotion words you'll hear in Korea because people often talk about things they like or want.

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At the A2 level, you can start using '부러움' as a noun in simple sentences. You might say '부러움을 느껴요' (I feel envy) or '부러움이 생겨요' (Envy arises). You are learning to distinguish between your own feelings and describing the concept. You should also know the common phrase '부러우면 지는 거다' (If you're envious, you lose), which is a funny way Koreans talk about envy. At this level, you can use '부러움' to describe why you want to buy something or go somewhere. For instance, '친구의 여행 사진을 보고 부러움이 생겼어요' (I felt envy after seeing my friend's travel photos). You're beginning to see how this noun functions as the 'reason' for other actions or feelings.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using '부러움' in more varied grammatical structures. You can use collocations like '부러움을 사다' (to arouse envy) and '부러움의 대상' (object of envy). You understand that '부러움' is generally more positive or neutral than '질투' (jealousy). You can describe social situations using this word, such as '그의 성공은 모든 이들의 부러움을 샀다' (His success aroused everyone's envy). You are also starting to recognize '부러움' in media, like song lyrics or drama dialogue, where it's used to show a character's internal conflict. You can now explain *why* someone might feel '부러움' using intermediate grammar like '-기 때문에' or '-(으)니까'.

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At the B2 level, you can use '부러움' to discuss more complex psychological and social themes. You can distinguish between 'benign envy' (부러움) and 'malicious envy' (시기). You can use the word in formal writing, such as essays about social media's impact on mental health. Phrases like '부러움 섞인 시선' (a look mixed with envy) or '부러움을 자아내다' (to evoke envy) should be part of your active vocabulary. You understand the cultural nuance that expressing '부러움' can be a form of politeness or modesty. You can engage in deeper conversations about whether '부러움' is a good motivation for self-improvement or a source of unhappiness. Your use of the word is now nuanced and context-aware.

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At the C1 level, '부러움' becomes a tool for sophisticated literary and analytical expression. You can use it to critique societal structures where '부러움' is used as a marketing tool or a driver of consumerism. You understand historical or philosophical texts that discuss the nature of human desire and envy. You can use advanced verbs like '갈구하다' (to crave) or '동경하다' (to yearn/admire) alongside '부러움' to create a rich tapestry of emotional description. You are aware of how '부러움' shifts in meaning across different registers—from the visceral '배아픔' in slang to the elevated '선망' in formal discourse. You can write detailed critiques of films or books where '부러움' is a central motif.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of '부러움' and all its subtle implications. You can use the word to navigate high-level academic discussions in psychology, sociology, or philosophy. You can appreciate and use wordplay involving '부러움' and related concepts. You understand the deep cultural roots of envy in a collective society like Korea and can discuss this in-depth. You can use '부러움' in highly stylized creative writing, employing metaphors and rare collocations. You can distinguish the finest shades of meaning between '부러움', '선망', '시기', '질투', and '열등감' in any context, and you can switch between these terms seamlessly to achieve a specific rhetorical effect. Your understanding is both broad and deep.

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부러움 is the Korean noun for 'envy,' representing the desire for what others have.
It is derived from the adjective 부럽다 and is used to describe the emotion itself.
Commonly used in idioms like '부러움을 사다' (to arouse envy) and '부러움의 대상' (object of envy).
Culturally, it is often a lighter, more social emotion than the English 'jealousy' or 'malice'.

The Korean word 부러움 (Bureoum) is a profound noun that encapsulates the human emotion of envy or a longing for something that another person possesses. Unlike some English interpretations of 'envy' which can carry a heavy, malicious, or sinful connotation, 부러움 in Korean is often used in a much lighter, more relatable, and sometimes even complimentary way. It is derived from the descriptive verb 부럽다, which means 'to be envious.' When you transform this adjective into a noun by adding the suffix '-ㅁ', it becomes the abstract concept of the feeling itself. In the social fabric of Korea, expressing 부러움 is a common way to acknowledge someone else's success, beauty, or luck without necessarily harboring ill will. It is the feeling you get when you see a friend's new car, a colleague's promotion, or a couple's happy photos on social media. It is a fundamental part of social comparison, which is a significant aspect of Korean interpersonal dynamics.

Emotional Nuance: 부러움 is generally 'clean' envy—the desire to have what others have. It differs from '시기' (sigi) or '질투' (jiltu), which often involve a desire for the other person to lose what they have.

그녀의 성공은 많은 사람들의 부러움을 샀다. (Her success bought/aroused the envy of many people.)

In a cultural context, Koreans often use this word to build rapport. By saying "I'm so envious," you are indirectly praising the other person. It’s a form of 'soft' flattery. For instance, if a friend tells you they are going on a vacation to Hawaii, saying "정말 부러워요" (I'm so envious) is the standard, polite response that validates their happiness. Using the noun form, 부러움, allows for more complex sentence structures, such as describing the intensity of the feeling or its source. It can be a '대상' (object) of one's emotions or a '원인' (cause) of one's motivation. Sometimes, it is described as a 'bittersweet' feeling—you are happy for the other person, yet you can't help but reflect on your own lack. This duality makes it a very human and frequently discussed topic in Korean literature, dramas, and daily conversations.

Common Collocations: 부러움을 사다 (to arouse envy), 부러움을 느끼다 (to feel envy), 부러움의 대상 (an object of envy).

그는 모든 학생들의 부러움의 대상이었다. (He was the object of envy for all students.)

Furthermore, 부러움 plays a role in the competitive nature of Korean society. Whether it’s education (학벌), physical appearance (외모), or financial status (재력), the constant exposure to others' achievements via social media has made '부러움' a central theme in modern Korean psychology. There is even a popular slang phrase, "부러우면 지는 거다" (If you are envious, you lose), which reflects a humorous attempt to suppress this natural emotion to maintain one's pride. Understanding this word is not just about learning a noun; it's about understanding the social yardstick by which many people in Korea measure their lives and interact with others. It's a word that bridges personal feeling and social observation.

Grammatical Note: Since it is a noun, it functions as a subject or object. To say 'I am envious,' use the adjective '부럽다' or the verb '부러워하다'. Use '부러움' when discussing the concept.

마음속에 부러움이 가득 찼다. (My heart was filled with envy.)

Using 부러움 correctly requires understanding its role as a noun. While the adjective '부럽다' is used to describe a state ('I am envious'), '부러움' is the entity of envy itself. This allows for sophisticated descriptions of how envy moves, who it affects, and how it is perceived. One of the most common idiomatic structures is '부러움을 사다'. Literally, this means 'to buy envy,' but it actually means 'to be in a position where others envy you' or 'to arouse envy.' For example, if you win the lottery, you 'buy the envy' of your neighbors. This usage highlights that envy is something that is generated by an external action or status.

Sentence Pattern: Subject + 부러움을 사다: This pattern is used when someone's traits or achievements cause others to feel envious.

그의 뛰어난 재능은 동료들의 부러움을 샀다. (His outstanding talent aroused the envy of his colleagues.)

Another frequent usage is '부러움의 대상' (the object of envy). This is used to label a person or thing that everyone wants to be or have. If a celebrity has a perfect life, they are the '부러움의 대상.' This is a very common way to describe social hierarchy or idealized lifestyles in Korean media. You might also see '부러움 섞인 목소리' (a voice mixed with envy) or '부러움 가득한 눈빛' (eyes full of envy), which are descriptive phrases used in storytelling to convey a character's internal state through their physical reactions.

Sentence Pattern: Object of Envy: Use '부러움의 대상이 되다' to say someone became the person everyone envies.

그녀는 모든 여성들의 부러움의 대상이 되었다. (She became the object of envy for all women.)

In more formal or literary contexts, 부러움 can be combined with verbs like '자아내다' (to evoke/stir up) or '금치 못하다' (cannot help but feel). For instance, '부러움을 자아내다' is a more elegant way of saying 'to cause envy.' If you are writing an essay or a formal report about social trends, you would use these noun-based expressions rather than the simple adjective. It adds a layer of objectivity and sophistication to the writing. Additionally, the particle '-에' can be used to show the cause: '부러움에' (out of envy). '그는 부러움에 잠을 설쳤다' (He couldn't sleep well out of envy).

Descriptive Usage: 부러움 가득한 (full of envy), 부러움 어린 (tinged with envy).

친구는 부러움 가득한 눈으로 내 새 차를 보았다. (My friend looked at my new car with eyes full of envy.)

Finally, consider the negative or restrictive use. You might say '부러움 없이 살다' (to live without envy/want), which implies a life of complete satisfaction and peace. Or '부러움 하나도 없다' (not a single bit of envy). These uses help define the boundaries of the emotion. In modern slang, people often shorten the sentiment to just '부럽' (Bureop) in text messages, but '부러움' remains the standard for formal communication, emotional analysis, and literature. Mastery of this noun allows you to navigate the complex social landscape of Korea where acknowledging and managing envy is a daily occurrence.

그는 남의 것을 탐내지 않고 부러움 없이 산다. (He lives without envy, not coveting what others have.)

You will encounter 부러움 in a variety of real-world contexts, from the high-drama world of Korean soap operas (K-Dramas) to the casual interactions on social media platforms like Instagram and KakaoTalk. In K-Dramas, '부러움' is a frequent plot driver. You'll hear characters confessing their envy or villains acting out because of it. A typical scene might involve a second lead looking at the main couple and saying, "그들의 행복이 나의 부러움을 자극했다" (Their happiness stimulated my envy). It provides a more internal, psychological depth to the dialogue than just saying "I'm jealous."

Social Media & Vlogs: On YouTube or Instagram, you'll see captions like "부러움 주의" (Envy Warning) before a video of a luxury vacation or a delicious meal. It's a playful way to engage the audience.

오늘 점심 메뉴 진짜 부러움 폭발! (Today's lunch menu—envy explosion!)

In the workplace, the word often appears in conversations about promotions, bonuses, or work-life balance. A colleague might say, "이번에 승진하신 거 정말 부러움의 대상이에요" (Your promotion this time is truly an object of envy). This is a professional way to offer a compliment while acknowledging the high value of the achievement. In news articles and variety shows, you'll see '부러움' used to describe public reaction to celebrity marriages or successful business ventures. Headline writers love the word because it instantly connects with the reader's emotions. For example, "모두의 부러움을 한 몸에 받는 스타 부부" (A star couple receiving everyone's envy on themselves).

Variety Shows (예능): In shows like 'I Live Alone' or 'The Return of Superman,' hosts often comment on the cast members' nice houses or cute children using this word to create a relatable atmosphere.

패널들이 그의 넓은 집을 보고 부러움을 나타냈다. (The panelists expressed envy upon seeing his spacious house.)

Another interesting place you hear this word is in self-help podcasts or psychological discussions. Experts often talk about how to manage '부러움' in the age of social media, advising listeners to turn envy into '선망' (admiration) or '동기부여' (motivation). They might say, "부러움이라는 감정을 솔직하게 인정하는 것이 중요합니다" (It is important to honestly acknowledge the emotion called envy). This reflects a more modern, mindful approach to the word. Even in children's books, '부러움' is taught as a natural feeling that needs to be understood, often through stories about animals wanting each other's tails or colors.

Lyrics & Literature: Song lyrics often use '부러움' to describe watching a former lover be happy with someone else.

다른 사람과 웃는 너의 모습에 부러움만 커져가. (Seeing you laugh with someone else, only my envy grows.)

Lastly, you'll hear it in casual gossip (뒷담화) or friendly banter. When friends talk about a mutual acquaintance's good fortune, the conversation is often centered around '부러움.' However, in these contexts, the tone is crucial. A playful '부러움' is a sign of closeness, whereas a cold, detached mention of '부러움' might indicate underlying tension. Understanding the environment in which '부러움' is spoken helps you grasp the subtle power dynamics and emotional undercurrents of the conversation.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when learning 부러움 is confusing it with 질투 (Jiltu). While both can be translated as 'jealousy' or 'envy' in English, they have distinct boundaries in Korean. 부러움 is typically 'I want what you have,' while 질투 is more often used in the context of romantic jealousy or a more aggressive, negative feeling where you might want to take something away from someone else. Using '질투' when you mean '부러움' can make you sound more resentful or petty than you intended. For example, if a friend gets a high score, saying "질투 나요" (I feel jealousy) sounds a bit harsher than "부러워요" (I'm envious/I wish I had that too).

Mistake: 부러움 vs. 질투: Use 부러움 for general longing for others' possessions/traits. Use 질투 for romantic rivalry or malicious jealousy.

Incorrect: 남자친구가 다른 여자와 있는 걸 보니 부러움이 느껴져요. (X)
Correct: 남자친구가 다른 여자와 있는 걸 보니 질투가 나요. (O)

Another common error is a grammatical one: using the noun 부러움 where the adjective 부럽다 or the verb 부러워하다 is required. Beginners often try to translate 'I am envious' literally as '나는 부러움이다' (I am the concept of envy), which is incorrect. You must use the descriptive verb form. '부러움' is a noun and should be used as a subject (부러움이...), an object (부러움을...), or with a prepositional meaning (부러움에...). Remember that '부럽다' is used for your own feelings (1st person), while '부러워하다' is used when describing someone else's feelings (3rd person).

Mistake: Part of Speech Confusion: Don't use the noun '부러움' to directly describe your current state. Use '부럽다' instead.

Incorrect: 나는 친구의 새 차가 부러움이에요. (X)
Correct: 나는 친구의 새 차가 부러워요. (O)

A third mistake involves the nuance of '부러움을 사다.' Some learners think this means 'to buy envy' as in 'to be envious of someone else,' but it's actually the opposite: it means you are the one being envied. If you say "나는 친구의 부러움을 샀다," it means your friend is envious of you. Confusing the direction of the emotion is a common pitfall. Similarly, using '부러움' in a context that is too formal or too informal can be tricky. While '부러움' is a standard noun, using it in very casual speech might sound a bit stiff compared to just saying '부럽다'.

Mistake: Malicious vs. Benign Envy: Using '시기' (sigi) instead of '부러움' when you just want to say you're impressed by a friend's success. '시기' implies you're hating on them.

Incorrect: 친구의 합격 소식에 시기를 느껴요. (X) - Sounds like you're a bad friend.
Correct: 친구의 합격 소식에 부러움을 느껴요. (O) - Sounds human and relatable.

Lastly, learners often forget that '부러움' is an abstract noun. You cannot 'have a envy' (하나의 부러움) in the way you can have a physical object. It's an uncountable concept in Korean. Avoid adding plural markers like '-들' unless you are specifically referring to the different types or instances of envy in a very literary or academic sense. Stick to the simple '부러움' for almost all situations. By avoiding these common traps, you will use the word with the same nuance and natural flow as a native speaker.

In Korean, the spectrum of emotions related to 'wanting what others have' is quite broad. While 부러움 is the most neutral and common term, there are several alternatives that you should know to express yourself more precisely. The most important ones to distinguish are 질투 (Jiltu), 시기 (Sigi), and 선망 (Seonmang). Each of these carries a different 'flavor' of envy, ranging from purely positive and admiring to deeply negative and resentful.

부러움 vs. 선망 (Seonmang): 부러움 is the general feeling of envy. 선망 is 'envy + admiration.' It is a much more positive and formal word. If you '선망' someone, you look up to them as a role model.

그는 모든 과학도들의 선망의 대상이다. (He is an object of admiring envy/longing for all science students.)

On the darker side, we have 시기 (Sigi). This word is often paired with '질투' to form the compound '시기질투.' '시기' specifically refers to the feeling of being upset by someone else's good fortune and wishing they didn't have it. It’s a more malicious form of envy. If '부러움' is "I wish I had that too," '시기' is "I wish you didn't have that." In literature and news, '시기' is used to describe social friction and jealousy-driven conflicts. Another related term is 욕심 (Yoksim), which means greed or desire. While not exactly envy, it's the root cause of '부러움'—the desire to possess more.

부러움 vs. 질투 (Jiltu): 질투 is most commonly used for romantic jealousy (fear of losing a partner) or competitive jealousy. 부러움 is more about possessions, traits, or circumstances.

그녀는 동생의 재능을 시기했다. (She was maliciously envious of her younger sibling's talent.)

If you want to express a more intense, burning envy, you might use the word 질시 (Jilsi), which means to look at someone with a jealous or envious eye. This is a very formal and somewhat literary term. On the other hand, if you want to be very casual, you can use the slang term 배아픔 (Bae-apeum), literally 'stomach ache.' There's a famous Korean proverb: "사촌이 땅을 사면 배가 아프다" (If your cousin buys land, your stomach hurts). It perfectly captures the petty '부러움' we feel when someone close to us succeeds. Using '배아프다' instead of '부러움' in a casual setting makes you sound very native and humorous.

Comparison Table

부러움: Neutral, common envy.
선망: Positive, admiring envy.
시기: Negative, resentful envy.
질투: Romantic or competitive jealousy.

친구가 복권에 당첨되자 배가 아팠다. (My stomach hurt [I was jealous] when my friend won the lottery.)

Lastly, consider the word 열등감 (Yeoldeung-gam), which means 'inferiority complex.' '부러움' can often lead to '열등감' if not managed well. While '부러움' is the feeling about the other person's possession, '열등감' is the resulting feeling about oneself. Understanding these distinctions allows you to choose the exact word for the emotional state you want to describe, making your Korean much more nuanced and expressive.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The suffix '-ㅁ' is a classic way in Korean to turn an adjective or verb into an abstract noun, similar to '-ness' in English (e.g., happiness).

دليل النطق

UK bu.ɾʌ.um

US bu.ɾʌ.um

In Korean, syllables generally have equal weight, but a slight emphasis on the first syllable '부' is common.

يتقافى مع

그리움 (geurium - longing) 외로움 (oeroum - loneliness) 두려움 (duryeoum - fear) 즐거움 (jeulgeoum - joy) 어려움 (eoryeoum - difficulty) 부드러움 (budeureoum - softness) 너그러움 (neogeureoum - generosity) 날카로움 (nalkaroum - sharpness)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing 'reo' like 'ree-oh'. It should be a single vowel sound [ʌ].
Making the 'm' at the end too silent. It must be clearly closed.
Using an English 'f' sound for 'b'. 'B' is unaspirated and voiced.
Over-stressing the last syllable.
Confusing the 'u' in 'bu' with 'eo'.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 2/5

The word itself is simple, but its usage in abstract sentences can be mid-level.

الكتابة 3/5

Requires understanding of noun-verb collocations like '사다' and '자아내다'.

التحدث 2/5

Very common in daily speech, especially in the adjective form.

الاستماع 2/5

Easily recognizable in dramas and variety shows.

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المتطلبات الأساسية

부럽다 느끼다 대상 사람 좋다

تعلّم لاحقاً

질투 시기 선망 열등감 동경

متقدم

시기질투 물신주의 상대적 박탈감 자아성찰

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Noun + -ㅁ/음 suffix

부럽다 -> 부러움, 기쁘다 -> 기쁨

-(으)면 지는 거다 (If... then you lose)

먼저 화내면 지는 거다.

Noun + 을/를 사다 (To arouse/buy a feeling)

미움을 사다, 반감을 사다.

Noun + 의 대상 (Object of N)

비난의 대상, 공격의 대상.

Noun + 섞인 (Mixed with)

걱정 섞인 목소리, 비난 섞인 말투.

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친구의 가방이 정말 부러워요.

I'm really envious of my friend's bag.

Using the adjective 부럽다 in the polite form.

그는 부러움이 많아요.

He has a lot of envy (He gets envious easily).

Simple noun usage with the marker -이.

부러우면 말해요.

If you're envious, say so.

Conditional form of the adjective.

제 동생은 부러움이 없어요.

My younger sibling has no envy.

Negative existence with 없다.

부러움은 나쁜 게 아니에요.

Envy is not a bad thing.

Topic marker -은 with a negative copula.

강아지가 부러움의 눈으로 저를 봐요.

The puppy looks at me with envious eyes.

Noun + 의 (possessive) + noun.

친구의 성적이 부러워요.

I'm envious of my friend's grades.

Subject + 이/가 + 부럽다.

우리는 부러움에 대해 배웠어요.

We learned about envy.

Noun + 에 대해 (about).

그의 새 차는 나의 부러움을 샀다.

His new car aroused my envy.

Using the idiom '부러움을 사다'.

부러움이 생길 때 어떻게 해요?

What do you do when envy arises?

Noun + 이 생기다 (to arise/be created).

그녀는 부러움의 대상이 되었다.

She became the object of envy.

Noun + 이 되다 (to become).

부러움 때문에 잠이 안 와요.

I can't sleep because of envy.

Noun + 때문에 (because of).

그는 부러움 섞인 목소리로 말했다.

He spoke with a voice mixed with envy.

Noun + 섞인 (mixed).

부러우면 지는 거라는 말이 있어요.

There is a saying that if you're envious, you lose.

Quotation form -라는 말이 있다.

마음속에 부러움이 가득해요.

My heart is full of envy.

Noun + 이 가득하다 (to be full of).

남의 성공에 부러움을 느끼는 것은 당연해요.

It's natural to feel envy at others' success.

Noun + 을 느끼다 (to feel).

그의 화목한 가정은 모두의 부러움을 자아냈다.

His harmonious family evoked everyone's envy.

Using the formal verb 자아내다 (to evoke).

부러움을 긍정적인 에너지로 바꾸세요.

Change envy into positive energy.

Imperative -세요 with the particle -로 (into).

그녀의 외모는 부러움의 대상 그 자체였다.

Her appearance was the object of envy itself.

Noun + 그 자체 (itself).

부러움에 눈이 멀면 안 됩니다.

You shouldn't be blinded by envy.

Metaphorical expression '눈이 멀다' (to go blind).

그는 친구의 합격을 진심으로 축하하면서도 부러움을 감추지 못했다.

While sincerely congratulating his friend's passing, he couldn't hide his envy.

Using -(으)면서도 (while/even though).

부러움이라는 감정은 다루기 힘들다.

The emotion called envy is hard to handle.

Noun + -(이)라는 (called/named).

어린 시절 나는 형의 장난감에 대한 부러움이 컸다.

In my childhood, my envy for my brother's toys was great.

Noun + 에 대한 (towards/for).

부러움을 사는 사람보다 부러워하는 사람이 더 많다.

There are more people who are envious than people who are envied.

Contrast between '부러움을 사는' and '부러워하는'.

현대 사회에서 SNS는 부러움을 증폭시키는 역할을 한다.

In modern society, SNS plays a role in amplifying envy.

Noun + 을 증폭시키다 (to amplify).

그녀는 타인의 부러움 어린 시선을 즐기는 듯했다.

She seemed to enjoy the envy-tinged gazes of others.

Noun + 어린 (tinged with) and -는 듯하다 (seem to).

부러움과 시기는 한 끗 차이다.

Envy and malicious jealousy are only a paper-thin difference apart.

Idiomatic '한 끗 차이' (a tiny difference).

부러움이 지나치면 열등감으로 변할 수 있다.

If envy is excessive, it can turn into an inferiority complex.

Conditional -(으)면 with 변하다 (to change).

그의 당당한 태도는 부러움을 넘어 존경심까지 들게 했다.

His confident attitude made me feel respect beyond just envy.

Noun + 을 넘어 (beyond) and -게 하다 (make/cause).

그는 남들의 부러움을 한 몸에 받으며 화려하게 데뷔했다.

He made a flashy debut, receiving everyone's envy on himself.

Idiom '부러움을 한 몸에 받다'.

우리는 종종 부러움이라는 거울을 통해 자신을 본다.

We often see ourselves through the mirror called envy.

Metaphorical use of '거울' (mirror).

부러움을 억누르려 할수록 그 감정은 더 커져만 갔다.

The more I tried to suppress the envy, the more that emotion just kept growing.

-(으)ㄹ수록 (the more... the more...).

인간의 욕망은 타자의 부러움을 먹고 자란다.

Human desire grows by feeding on the envy of others.

Philosophical personification of desire.

작가는 소설 속에서 부러움이 인간 관계를 어떻게 파괴하는지 세밀하게 묘사했다.

The author minutely described how envy destroys human relationships in the novel.

Indirect question -는지 and adverb 세밀하게 (minutely).

그의 삶은 겉으로 보기엔 부러움의 극치였으나 내면은 황폐했다.

His life was the height of envy on the outside, but his inner self was desolate.

Noun + 의 극치 (the height/pinnacle of).

부러움이라는 원초적 감정은 경쟁 사회의 원동력이 되기도 한다.

The primal emotion called envy sometimes becomes the driving force of a competitive society.

Noun + 원동력 (driving force).

타인의 시선과 부러움에 저당 잡힌 삶은 진정으로 자유로울 수 없다.

A life mortgaged to the gazes and envy of others cannot be truly free.

Metaphorical '저당 잡히다' (to be mortgaged/held hostage).

부러움의 대상을 향한 맹목적인 추종은 자아 상실을 초래한다.

Blind following towards the object of envy leads to the loss of self.

Noun + 을 초래하다 (to lead to/result in).

그녀의 침묵 속에는 형언할 수 없는 부러움과 슬픔이 교차하고 있었다.

In her silence, indescribable envy and sadness were intersecting.

Advanced adjective 형언할 수 없는 (indescribable).

부러움은 때로 결핍의 역설적인 증거가 되기도 한다.

Envy sometimes becomes paradoxical evidence of deficiency.

Abstract noun 역설적인 (paradoxical).

부러움의 변증법적 고찰을 통해 우리는 인간 실존의 한계를 엿볼 수 있다.

Through a dialectical consideration of envy, we can glimpse the limits of human existence.

Academic terminology '변증법적 고찰' (dialectical consideration).

만연한 부러움의 정서는 공동체의 결속을 저해하는 독소로 작용할 수 있다.

The pervasive sentiment of envy can act as a toxin that hinders community cohesion.

Advanced vocabulary '만연한' (pervasive) and '저해하다' (hinder).

부러움은 타자와의 관계 속에서 끊임없이 재구성되는 유동적인 감정이다.

Envy is a fluid emotion that is constantly reconstructed within relationships with others.

Complex noun phrase with '재구성되는' (reconstructed).

숭고함마저 부러움의 영역으로 끌어내리는 현대의 물신주의를 경계해야 한다.

We must be wary of modern fetishism that drags even the sublime down into the realm of envy.

Literary '끌어내리다' (drag down) and '물신주의' (fetishism).

부러움의 기저에는 타자성을 인정하지 않으려는 근원적인 공포가 도사리고 있을지도 모른다.

At the base of envy, there might be a fundamental fear lurking that refuses to acknowledge 'otherness'.

Advanced verb '도사리다' (to lurk).

진정한 성찰은 부러움의 대상을 소유하려는 욕망이 아니라, 그 부러움의 연원을 파헤치는 데서 시작된다.

True reflection begins not from the desire to possess the object of envy, but from digging into the origin of that envy.

Contrastive structure 'A가 아니라 B'.

부러움의 사회학적 지표는 그 사회의 불평등 구조를 적나라하게 드러낸다.

Sociological indicators of envy starkly reveal the structure of inequality in that society.

Adverb '적나라하게' (starkly/nakedly).

우리는 부러움이라는 감옥에서 벗어나 주체적인 삶을 영위해야 할 역사적 과제를 안고 있다.

We bear the historical task of escaping the prison of envy and leading an independent life.

Metaphorical '감옥' (prison) and '영위하다' (to lead/maintain a life).

تلازمات شائعة

부러움을 사다

부러움의 대상

부러움을 느끼다

부러움을 자아내다

부러움에 가득 차다

부러움 섞인 시선

부러움 없이 살다

부러움을 한 몸에 받다

부러움을 감추다

부러움이 앞서다

العبارات الشائعة

부러우면 지는 거다

— A popular saying meaning that admitting envy is like admitting defeat in a social competition.

야, 부러우면 지는 거야. 참아!

부러움 주의

— A warning used on social media before posting something enviable.

오늘 휴가 사진 올립니다. 부러움 주의!

세상의 부러움을 다 받다

— To be the luckiest person in the world whom everyone envies.

그 커플은 세상의 부러움을 다 받는 것 같아요.

부러움의 눈길

— A gaze full of envy.

아이들은 내 장난감에 부러움의 눈길을 보냈다.

부러움 반 시기 반

— Half envy and half malicious jealousy.

그의 성공 소식에 부러움 반 시기 반의 감정이 들었다.

부러움이 폭발하다

— For envy to explode or become very intense.

친구의 당첨 소식에 부러움이 폭발했다.

부러움에 몸서리치다

— To shudder or tremble with envy (exaggerated).

그녀의 완벽한 삶에 부러움에 몸서리쳤다.

부러움을 억누르다

— To suppress or hold back one's envy.

나는 부러움을 억누르고 웃으며 축하해 주었다.

부러움의 화살

— The 'arrows' of envy directed at someone.

성공한 그에게 부러움의 화살이 쏟아졌다.

부러움이 가시다

— For envy to fade away.

그의 고생담을 듣자 부러움이 싹 가셨다.

يُخلط عادةً مع

부러움 vs 질투

Jealousy (romantic or competitive). 부러움 is more about wanting what others have.

부러움 vs 시기

Malicious envy. 부러움 is generally neutral or positive.

부러움 vs 선망

Admiring envy. 부러움 is more common and less formal.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"사촌이 땅을 사면 배가 아프다"

— To feel envious and bitter when someone close to you succeeds.

사촌이 땅을 사면 배가 아프다더니, 친구 승진 소식에 마음이 복잡하네.

Informal/Proverb

"부러우면 지는 거다"

— Admitting you are jealous means you have lost the 'coolness' competition.

부러우면 지는 거니까 절대 티 내지 마.

Slang/Casual

"눈꼴이 시리다"

— To be so envious or disgusted by someone's showing off that your eyes hurt.

둘이 염령 떠는 꼴이 눈꼴이 시려서 못 보겠다.

Informal/Idiomatic

"그림의 떡"

— Something you can see but can't have, causing envy.

저 비싼 차는 나에게 그림의 떡일 뿐이야.

Common Idiom

"남의 떡이 더 커 보인다"

— Others' things always look better than one's own (The grass is greener).

남의 떡이 더 커 보인다더니, 네 가방이 더 예뻐 보여.

Proverb

"배가 아프다"

— To be jealous (shortened from the cousin proverb).

친구가 복권 됐대? 아, 배 아파!

Informal

"입이 벌어지다"

— One's mouth hangs open in envy or amazement.

그의 집 규모를 보니 입이 벌어지더라.

Neutral

"침을 흘리다"

— To drool over something (metaphorically wanting it badly).

모두가 그 자리를 탐내며 침을 흘리고 있다.

Informal

"샘이 나다"

— To feel a spring of jealousy/envy.

친구가 새 옷을 입은 걸 보니 샘이 난다.

Neutral

"부러움의 극치"

— The height of envy.

그들의 결혼식은 부러움의 극치였다.

Formal/Literary

سهل الخلط

부러움 vs 부럽다 vs 부러워하다

Both mean 'to be envious'.

부럽다 is for the speaker's feelings (1st person). 부러워하다 is used when describing someone else's feelings (3rd person).

나는 부럽다. vs 그는 나를 부러워한다.

부러움 vs 부러움 vs 그리움

Both end in -움 and describe feelings.

부러움 is envy. 그리움 is longing/missing someone or something.

친구의 성공은 부러움이고, 고향은 그리움이다.

부러움 vs 질투 vs 시기

Both are negative forms of envy.

질투 is often romantic. 시기 is wanting someone to fail.

사랑은 질투를 낳고, 경쟁은 시기를 낳는다.

부러움 vs 부러움 vs 욕심

Both involve wanting something.

부러움 is triggered by seeing it in others. 욕심 is a general desire for more.

부러움은 비교에서 오고, 욕심은 내면에서 온다.

부러움 vs 선망 vs 동경

Both mean looking up to something.

선망 is envying someone's status. 동경 is a poetic longing for an ideal.

부자의 삶은 선망이고, 자유로운 삶은 동경이다.

أنماط الجُمل

N이/가 부럽다

나는 친구의 성적이 부럽다.

부러움을 느끼다

그녀는 친구의 성공에 부러움을 느꼈다.

부러움의 대상이 되다

그는 모든 사람의 부러움의 대상이 되었다.

부러움을 사다

그의 재능은 많은 이들의 부러움을 샀다.

부러움 섞인 N

부러움 섞인 눈빛으로 쳐다보았다.

부러움을 자아내다

그들의 화려한 생활은 부러움을 자아냈다.

부러움에 휩싸이다

그는 순간적인 부러움에 휩싸였다.

부러움의 연원을 파헤치다

우리는 부러움의 연원을 파헤쳐야 한다.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

부러움 (envy)

الأفعال

부러워하다 (to be envious of - 3rd person)

الصفات

부럽다 (to be envious - descriptive verb)

مرتبط

선망

질투

시기

욕심

샘

سجّل مجاناً لرؤية جميع الأمثلة

كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Very High in social contexts and media.

أخطاء شائعة

Using '부러움이다' to say 'I am jealous'. → 부러워요 / 부럽습니다.
You should use the adjective form to describe your state, not the noun with the copula.
Using '질투' for a friend's new phone. → 부러움 / 부럽다.
질투 is too strong and often romantic. 부러움 is the correct word for possessions.
Saying '부러움을 샀다' to mean you are jealous of someone. → 부러움을 느꼈다 / 부러워했다.
'부러움을 사다' means you are the one being envied by others.
Confusing '부러움' with '그리움'. → 부러움 (envy) vs 그리움 (longing/missing).
They sound similar but have completely different meanings.
Using '부러움들' for multiple instances of envy. → 부러움 (singular).
Abstract nouns in Korean are rarely pluralized unless in very specific literary contexts.

نصائح

Complimenting with Envy

Don't be afraid to say '부러워요' to a Korean friend. It's usually taken as a high compliment that their life or choices are desirable.

Noun vs. Adjective

Remember: '부러움' is the noun (the feeling), '부럽다' is the adjective (to be envious). Use '부럽다' for 90% of your daily needs.

Using Slang

When commenting on a friend's vacation photo, just writing '부럽...' (Bureop...) is a very common and natural way to react.

The 'Bae-apeum' Proverb

Learning the proverb '사촌이 땅을 사면 배가 아프다' will help you understand the deeper, slightly petty side of '부러움' in Korean culture.

Formal Writing

In essays, use '부러움의 대상' to describe a person or phenomenon that is widely admired or envied.

Identifying Nuance

Pay attention to whether the speaker uses '부러움' or '질투'. It tells you a lot about whether the emotion is friendly or hostile.

The 'M' Suffix

Remember that many Korean feeling nouns end in 'ㅁ/음' (기쁨, 슬픔, 부러움). This pattern will help you expand your vocabulary quickly.

Intonation Matters

A rising intonation on '부러워요?' makes it a question, while a falling one makes it a statement of your own feeling.

Direction of '사다'

Always remember that '부러움을 사다' means YOU are the one being envied. It's a common point of confusion for learners.

Managing Envy

In Korean self-help, '부러움' is often discussed as a mirror for what you truly want in life. Use it as a guide!

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'Boo! I want that!' -> 'Bu-reo-um'. The 'Bu' sounds like 'Boo'.

ربط بصري

Imagine a person looking through a window at a warm, happy party they aren't invited to.

Word Web

부럽다 질투 선망 감정 욕심 성공 행복 비교

تحدٍّ

Write down three things you felt '부러움' for this week and try to turn them into '동기부여' (motivation).

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Middle Korean root '부럽-' (bur-eop-), which has been used to describe the feeling of wanting what others have for centuries.

المعنى الأصلي: To be envious or to desire something seen in others.

Koreanic

السياق الثقافي

Be careful not to sound too '시기' (malicious) when expressing envy to superiors.

In English, 'I'm jealous' is often used where Koreans would use '부러워요'. English speakers might find the distinction between '부러움' and '질투' subtle but important.

The song '부러우면 지는 거다' by various artists. The K-Drama 'Envy' (시기) themes. Common variety show captions like '부러움 폭발'.

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سياقات واقعية

Social Media

부러움 주의
부러우면 지는 거다
진심 부럽다
부러움 폭발

Workplace

부러움의 대상입니다
부러움을 사고 계시네요
부러움 섞인 농담
부러울 따름입니다

Relationships

부러움이 생겨요
부러움을 감출 수 없어요
부러움 어린 시선
부러워하지 마

Self-Reflection

부러움을 원동력으로
부러움을 버리다
부러움 없이 살기
내면의 부러움

Literature

부러움을 자아내다
부러움에 휩싸이다
부러움의 극치
부러움이 가득한

بدايات محادثة

"최근에 누군가를 보고 부러움을 느낀 적이 있나요? (Have you felt envy looking at someone recently?)"

"부러움이라는 감정을 어떻게 조절하시나요? (How do you control the emotion of envy?)"

"한국 사람들은 '부러우면 지는 거다'라고 하는데, 어떻게 생각하세요? (Koreans say 'if you're envious, you lose,' what do you think?)"

"어떤 사람이 가장 부러움의 대상인가요? (What kind of person is the biggest object of envy?)"

"SNS가 부러움을 더 크게 만든다고 생각하시나요? (Do you think SNS makes envy bigger?)"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

내가 느꼈던 가장 큰 부러움에 대해 써보세요. (Write about the greatest envy you have felt.)

부러움을 긍정적으로 바꾸는 나만의 방법. (My own way of turning envy into something positive.)

만약 부러움이 없는 세상이라면 어떨까요? (What would a world without envy be like?)

부러움과 질투의 차이점에 대한 나의 생각. (My thoughts on the difference between envy and jealousy.)

부러움의 대상이 되었을 때의 기분. (How it feels to be the object of envy.)

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

No, in Korean culture, expressing '부러움' can be a way of complimenting someone. It shows you value what they have. However, if it's too intense, it can become negative like '시기'.

Think of '부러움' as 'I want that too' and '질투' as 'Why do you have that and not me?' or romantic jealousy. '부러움' is usually about things/traits, '질투' is about people/positions.

The most natural way is '정말 부러워요!' (Jeong-mal bu-reo-wo-yo!). Using the noun '부러움' is more for describing the feeling itself.

No, in that case, you should use '질투' (Jiltu). Using '부러움' would imply you want to be like those girls or have what they have, not that you are jealous of the attention.

It's a playful slang meaning 'If you admit you're jealous, you've lost the competition of who is cooler/happier.' It's often used when someone shows off.

Yes, '부러워하다' is the verb form used for 3rd persons, and '부럽다' is the descriptive verb (adjective) used for the 1st person.

'선망' (Seonmang) is a more formal and positive word, often translated as 'admiring envy' or 'longing'.

No, '부러움' is a human emotion. You feel '부러움' *about* objects, but the objects themselves don't feel it.

The person who is envied is the subject. '그는 부러움을 샀다' means 'He was envied by others.' It's like his success 'bought' the envy of others.

Yes, it's a very common motivation for characters, especially second leads who envy the main lead's love or success.

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