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확신

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Meaning and Usage

"확신" means a strong belief or conviction about something. It is often used when someone is sure about a fact, decision, or opinion.

Common Contexts

You will hear "확신" in conversations about trust, decisions, or beliefs. For example, when someone is sure about the truth of a statement or confident in their choice.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 확신이 있다: to have conviction or confidence
  • 확신이 없다: to lack conviction or be unsure
  • 확신을 가지다: to hold a firm belief

Register and Nuance

"확신" is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It expresses certainty and is often used in serious or thoughtful discussions.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse "확신" with "자신" (oneself/confidence). "확신" focuses on certainty about something external, while "자신" often refers to self-confidence or oneself.

Use "확신" when you want to emphasize that you firmly believe or are certain about a fact or decision.

Example Sentences

나는 그가 진실을 말하고 있다는 확신이 있다.

Naneun geuga jinsireul malhago ittdaneun hwaksini itda.

I have the conviction that he is telling the truth.

확신이 없으면 결정을 내리기 어렵다.

Hwaksini eopseumyeon gyeoljeongeul naerigi eoryeopda.

It's difficult to make a decision without conviction.

그녀는 자신의 선택에 대해 확신을 가지고 있다.

Geunyeoneun jasinui seontaeke daehae hwaksineul gajigo itda.

She has confidence in her choice.