Korean Dictionary
How to say "Inspired" in Korean
“Inspired” in Korean is 영감을 받다 (pronounced "Yeonggameul batda").
영감을 받다
Yeonggameul batda
Usage & Context
Describes receiving creative inspiration or being motivated by someone or something. Common in artistic and professional contexts. Korean artists often credit specific experiences or people for 영감 (inspiration) behind their work.
Example Sentence
그 강연을 듣고 정말 영감을 받았어요.
I was really inspired by that lecture.
How to use 영감을 받다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Inspired” is 영감을 받다, romanized as Yeonggameul batda.
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 영감을 받다.
Pronunciation Guide
영 (yeong) sounds like 'young'. 감 (gam) is like 'gahm' (similar to 'gum' but with an 'a' like in 'father'). 을 (eul) is a short 'uh-l' sound. 받 (bat) is like 'baht' (similar to 'bath' but with a 't' at the end). 다 (da) is like 'da' in 'dad'. The phrase flows naturally, with '을' linking '영감' and '받다'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
영감을 받습니다
Yeonggameul batsseumnida
Formal declarative form, used in very polite or official contexts.
Casual (반말)
영감을 받아
Yeonggameul bada
Casual declarative form, used with close friends or subordinates.
More Example Sentences
Finding creative inspiration from a film.
그 영화를 보고 새로운 아이디어에 영감을 받았어요.
I watched that movie and was inspired with new ideas.
Being inspired by a mentor or experienced person.
선배님의 조언에서 많은 영감을 얻었습니다.
I gained a lot of inspiration from my senior's advice.
Drawing creative ideas from the natural world.
자연에서 영감을 받아 아름다운 그림을 그렸어요.
I drew a beautiful painting, inspired by nature.
Cultural Context
'영감을 받다' is a common expression in artistic, academic, and professional circles in Korea. Artists, writers, and K-pop producers often speak about where they '받다' (receive) their '영감' (inspiration) from, be it personal experiences, other works of art, or specific individuals. It emphasizes the process of absorbing external influences to fuel one's own creativity, rather than solely relying on innate talent.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
영감을 얻다
to gain inspiration
영감을 주는 사람
an inspiring person
새로운 영감
new inspiration
Related Expressions
영감
yeonggam
inspiration (noun)
영감을 주다
yeonggameul juda
to give inspiration, to inspire
자극을 받다
jageugeul batda
to be stimulated, to be motivated
깨닫다
kkaedatda
to realize, to perceive
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