passion
She speaks about her work with such passion that everyone listens.
그녀는 자신의 일에 대해 열정적으로 이야기해서 모두가 경청했다.
강한 감정이나 열정
His passion for music led him to become a professional pianist.
그의 음악에 대한 열정은 그를 전문 피아니스트로 만들었다.
She has a real passion for helping others.
그녀는 다른 사람들을 돕는 일에 진정으로 열정을 가지고 있다.
Emphasizes strong emotion or enthusiasm, often tied to personal interests or causes.
성적인 욕망
In the novel, their passion burned fiercely.
소설에서 그들의 열정은 격렬하게 타올랐다.
More poetic or literary usage, often describing romantic or sexual desire.
콜로케이션
관련 표현
프로 팁
Passion vs. Obsession
'Passion' implies healthy enthusiasm, while 'obsession' suggests an unhealthy fixation. In Korean, '집착' (obsession) is too negative for 'passion'.
황금 법칙
Natural Context
Use 'passion' for genuine enthusiasm (e.g., 'passion for art'), not forced effort. Korean equivalents like '열정' should reflect sincerity.
어원
From Old French 'passion' (suffering, passion), from Latin 'passio' (suffering, undergoing), from 'patior' (to suffer). Originally tied to religious suffering (e.g., Christ's Passion), later broadened to emotional intensity.
사용 참고
In Korean, '열정' is the most common translation for everyday contexts, while '정열' (more intense) or '욕망' (desire, often sexual) can be used in specific contexts. Avoid overusing '열정' in formal writing unless emphasizing strong emotion.