Be eager in Korean 🇰🇷

열중하다 info.

Tips to remember:
• The word 열중하다 (yeoljung-hada) can be remembered by connecting "열" (passion, heat) with "중하다" (being in the middle of something), together suggesting being so involved that you’re "on fire" or passionate about it.
• Think of it as being “engrossed” or “immersed” in an activity, which often also carries a strong eagerness or enthusiasm.

Explanations:
• 열중하다 means to be deeply engrossed or absorbed in something.
• It can imply a high level of enthusiasm or passion toward a specific interest or activity.
• Its usage often conveys that one is actively and energetically involved in something they enjoy.

Other words with similar meanings:
• 몰두하다 (moldu-hada) – means to be absorbed or immersed in something.
• 빠지다 (ppajida) – in some contexts, means to be hooked or deeply involved (less formal).

Conjugations (informal, polite forms):
• Basic form: 열중하다 (yeoljung-hada)
• Present:
  ◦ Informal polite: 열중해 (yeoljung-hae)
  ◦ Formal polite: 열중합니다 (yeoljung-hamnida)
• Past:
  ◦ Informal polite: 열중했어 (yeoljung-haesseo)
  ◦ Formal polite: 열중했습니다 (yeoljung-haesseumnida)
• Future:
  ◦ Informal polite: 열중할 거야 (yeoljung-hal geoya)
  ◦ Formal polite: 열중할 것입니다 (yeoljung-hal geosimnida)

Example sentences:
• 그는 게임에 열중해. (Geuneun geim-e yeoljung-hae.)
  – He is engrossed in games.
• 학생들은 수학 문제 풀이에 열중했습니다. (Haksaengdeureun suhak munje pul-i-e yeoljung-haesseumnida.)
  – The students were deeply absorbed in solving math problems.
• 나는 새로운 취미에 열중할 거야. (Naneun saeroun chwimi-e yeoljung-hal geoya.)
  – I will be passionate about my new hobby.

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