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Korean
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | jeolmang |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | jeolmang |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | chŏlmang |
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| Yale Romanization? | cel.mang |
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Etymology 1
Sino-Korean word from 絶望.
Noun
절망 • (jeolmang) (hanja 絶望/絕望)
- despair
- 절망에 빠지다 ― jeolmang'e ppajida ― to wallow in despair
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Sino-Korean word from 切望.
Noun
절망 • (jeolmang) (hanja 切望)
- earnest desire
Derived terms