Korean Dictionary
How to say "Confident" in Korean
“Confident” in Korean is 자신감 있다 (pronounced "Jasigam itda").
자신감 있다
Jasigam itda
Usage & Context
Describes a strong belief in oneself and one's abilities. Highly valued in Korean professional settings. Job interviewers frequently ask candidates to demonstrate 자신감 (confidence). 자신감을 가지세요 (have confidence) is common encouragement.
Example Sentence
발표할 때 자신감 있게 말하려고 노력해요.
I try to speak confidently when presenting.
How to use 자신감 있다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Confident” is 자신감 있다, romanized as Jasigam itda.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 자신감 있다.
Pronunciation Guide
자 (ja) sounds like 'ja' in 'jar'. 신 (sin) sounds like 'shin' in 'shin'. 감 (gam) sounds like 'gam' in 'game' but with a shorter 'a'. 있 (it) sounds like 'it' in English 'it', with an unreleased 't'. 다 (da) sounds like 'da' in 'dad'. Together: 'ja-shin-gam it-da'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
자신감 있어요
Jasigam isseoyo
This is the common polite form, used in most polite conversations.
Casual (반말)
자신감 있어
Jasigam isseo
Used when speaking with close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Describing a leader's positive demeanor.
그는 항상 자신감 있는 태도로 사람들을 이끌어요.
He always leads people with a confident attitude.
Giving encouragement to someone facing a challenge.
아무리 어려워도 자신감을 잃지 마세요.
No matter how difficult it is, don't lose your confidence.
Reflecting on a successful academic or professional presentation.
자신감 있게 발표해서 좋은 점수를 받았어요.
I presented confidently and got a good score.
Cultural Context
자신감 (confidence) is highly valued in Korean society, particularly in professional and academic settings. It's often seen as a key to success, and people are frequently encouraged to '자신감을 가지다' (have confidence). In job interviews, demonstrating '자신감' is crucial, and interviewers might directly ask candidates about their confidence levels.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
자신감을 가지다
To have confidence
자신감을 키우다
To build confidence
자신감 넘치다
To be overflowing with confidence
Related Expressions
당당하다
Dangdanghada
To be confident, dignified, proud
용기 있다
Yonggi itda
To have courage
자만하다
Jamanhada
To be arrogant, conceited (negative extreme)
소심하다
Sosimhada
To be timid, shy (antonym)
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