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만족감

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Understanding '만족감'

'만족감' means a feeling of satisfaction or contentment. It is often used to express the positive emotional state after achieving a goal or completing a task.

Usage in Conversation

You can use '만족감' when talking about personal achievements, work results, or any situation where you feel pleased with the outcome. For example, finishing a project or helping someone can bring '만족감'.

Common Collocations

  • '만족감을 느끼다' (to feel satisfaction): This is the most common phrase to express experiencing satisfaction.
  • '만족감을 주다' (to give satisfaction): Used when something causes satisfaction to someone.
  • '만족감이 크다' (the satisfaction is great): To emphasize a strong feeling of satisfaction.

Register and Nuance

'만족감' is a neutral noun suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is often used in written and spoken Korean without any special politeness level.

Learner Tip

Do not confuse '만족감' with '기쁨' (joy) or '행복' (happiness). '만족감' specifically refers to a sense of fulfillment or contentment, often linked to achieving something, rather than general happiness.

Example Sentences

그는 일을 끝내고 큰 만족감을 느꼈다.

Geuneun ireul kkeutnaego keun manjokgameul neukkyeotda.

He felt great satisfaction after finishing the work.

이 프로젝트를 성공적으로 마치면 만족감이 클 것이다.

I peurojekteureul seonggongjeogeuro machimyeon manjokgami keul geosida.

If we successfully complete this project, the sense of satisfaction will be great.

만족감은 노력한 만큼 얻을 수 있다.

Manjokgameun noryeokhan mankeum eodeul su itda.

Satisfaction can be gained in proportion to the effort put in.