Nuance Dictionary / Grit, Survival, & Hardship
기(를) 쓰다 gi-reul-sseu-da
To exert every single ounce of one's energy, spirit, and will to achieve something
What does 기(를) 쓰다 mean?
기(를) 쓰다 (gi-reul-sseu-da) means: To exert every single ounce of one's energy, spirit, and will to achieve something.
Pushing oneself to the absolute physical and mental limit.
How it's actually used
- 이번 시험에 합격하려고 온갖 기를 다 쓰고 있어요.
ibeon siheome hapgyeokharyeogo ongat gireul da sseugo isseoyo.
I'm putting every ounce of my energy into passing this exam.
💡 Use when channeling absolute maximum effort into a goal. - 아이가 그 장난감을 사 달라고 아주 기를 쓰더라고요.
aiga geu jangnang-gameul sa dallago aju gireul sseudeoragoyo.
The kid was screaming and trying with all his might to get that toy bought.
💡 Use when someone throws every bit of spirit into getting what they want. - 이번 시험에 합격하려고 온갖 기를 다 쓰는 중이에요.
ibeon siheome hapgyeok-haryeogo ongat gireul da sseuneun jung-ieyo.
I'm putting every single ounce of my energy into passing this exam.
💡 Used when someone is pushing themselves to their absolute limit.
Related words in Grit, Survival, & Hardship
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