Korean Dictionary
How to say "Energetic" in Korean
“Energetic” in Korean is 에너지가 넘치다 (pronounced "Eneojiga neomchida").
에너지가 넘치다
Eneojiga neomchida
Usage & Context
Describes overflowing energy and vitality. Often used to describe athletes, children, or people who are fully recovered from illness. Korean variety shows frequently describe guests as 에너지 넘치는 (energy-overflowing).
Example Sentence
운동하고 나면 에너지가 넘쳐요.
After exercising, I'm full of energy.
How to use 에너지가 넘치다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Energetic” is 에너지가 넘치다, romanized as Eneojiga neomchida.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
에 (e) sounds like 'eh' in 'bed'. 너 (neo) sounds like 'nuh' in 'nut'. 지 (ji) sounds like 'jee' in 'jeep'. 가 (ga) sounds like 'ga' in 'gap'. 넘 (neom) sounds like 'num' in 'number'. 치 (chi) sounds like 'chee' in 'cheese'. 다 (da) sounds like 'da' in 'dad'. Together: 'eh-nuh-jee-ga num-chee-da'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
에너지가 넘쳐요
Eneojiga neomchyeoyo
This is the common polite form, used in most polite conversations.
Casual (반말)
에너지가 넘쳐
Eneojiga neomchyeo
Used when speaking with close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Observing the typical behavior of children.
어린아이들은 항상 에너지가 넘쳐서 잠시도 가만히 있지 못해요.
Young children are always full of energy and can't stay still for a moment.
Describing a performer's powerful stage presence.
그 가수는 무대에서 에너지가 넘쳐서 관객들을 압도했어요.
That singer was so energetic on stage that they overwhelmed the audience.
Talking about a personal morning routine and its effects.
아침에 커피를 마시면 에너지가 넘쳐서 하루를 시작할 수 있어요.
If I drink coffee in the morning, I'm full of energy and can start the day.
Cultural Context
에너지가 넘치다 literally means 'energy overflows,' with '에너지' being a loanword from English. This phrase is commonly used to describe people who are very lively, enthusiastic, and have great stamina. In K-pop or Korean variety shows, idols or guests are often praised for being '에너지 넘치는' (energy-overflowing) as it's considered a highly positive trait for entertainers.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
에너지 넘치는 사람
An energetic person
에너지가 넘쳐 보여요
You look full of energy (polite compliment)
에너지를 얻다
To gain energy
Related Expressions
활기차다
Hwalgichada
To be lively, vibrant
기운이 넘치다
Giuni neomchida
To be full of vigor/spirit
팔팔하다
Palpalhada
To be spry, full of beans (often for older people)
지치다
Jichida
To be exhausted (antonym)
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