Example Sentences#

1. 지수: 그치, 그 두 사람 다 상처가 많았는데, 그냥 옆에 있어 주는 것만으로도 힘이 되는 게 보여서 좋았어.¹
   Jisoo: Right, both of those people had many wounds, but it was good to see that just being by their side was enough to give them strength.
   • 힘 means ‘strength’ or ‘power’.
   • 이 is the subject particle.
2. 그는 매일 열심히 일했지만, 더 많은 힘과 부를 가진 사람들을 부러워했습니다.²
   He worked diligently every day, but envied those with more power and wealth.
   • 힘 means ‘power’.
   • 과 is a particle meaning ‘and’.
3. 태민: 응, 말 없이도 서로 힘이 되어 주는 게 진짜 감동이었지.¹
   Taemin: Yes, it was really touching that they could be a source of strength for each other even without words.
   • 힘 means ‘strength’ or ‘power’.
   • 이 is the subject particle.
4. 그것은 숲의 오래된 영혼의 목소리였고, 타로에게 원하는 무엇이든 변할 수 있는 힘을 주겠다고 했습니다.²
   It was the voice of an old spirit of the forest, promising Taro the power to change anything he wanted.
   • 힘 means ‘power’.
   • 을 is an object marker that identifies the noun as the target directly affected by an action.
5. 그는 마을의 지도자의 멋진 행사를 보고 질투를 느꼈고, 더 큰 힘을 원하여 지도자가 되기를 원했습니다.²
   He felt jealous after seeing the village leader’s wonderful event, and wanted greater power to become a leader.
   • 힘 means ‘power’.
   • 을 is an object marker that identifies the noun as the target directly affected by an action.
6. 지도자가 된 타로는 힘과 영향력을 가지며 존경을 받았습니다.²
   As a leader, Taro had gained power, influence, and respect.
   • 힘 means ‘power’.
   • 과 is a particle meaning ‘and’.
7. 태양의 엄청난 힘을 보면서 자신이 작게 느껴졌습니다.²
   Seeing the enormous power of the sun, he felt small.
   • 힘 means ‘power’.
   • 을 is an object marker that identifies the noun as the target directly affected by an action.
8. 그는 실망하여 태양이 되는 것이 진정한 힘이라고 생각하며 태양이 되기를 소원했습니다.²
   Disappointed, he wished to become the sun, believing it would give him true strength.
   • 힘 means ‘strength’.
   • 이다 is the verb ‘to be’.
   • -라고 is a quotative marker used in indirect quotation of speech or thoughts, composed of -라 (the declarative ending variant used after 이다) and -고 (a quotative particle).
9. 그는 새로운 힘을 즐기며 세상에 영향을 미치는 것을 자랑스럽게 여겼습니다.²
   He enjoyed his new power and took pride in his influence over the world.
   • 힘 means ‘power’.
   • 을 is an object marker that identifies the noun as the target directly affected by an action.
10. 구름이 하늘을 지나 그의 빛을 가리며 그의 힘을 약하게 만들었습니다.²
    A cloud passed through the sky, covering his light and weakening his power.
    • 힘 means ‘power’.
    • 을 is an object marker that identifies the noun as the target directly affected by an action.
11. 단순한 구름이 어떻게 그의 힘을 가릴 수 있을까?²
    How could a simple cloud obscure his power?
    • 힘 means ‘power’.
    • 을 is an object marker that identifies the noun as the target directly affected by an action.
12. 그의 힘은 사라져서 조절하기 어려운 상태가 되었습니다.²
    His power disappeared, leaving him in a state where it was difficult to maintain control.
    • 힘 means ‘power’.
    • 은 is a topic marker, indicating what the sentence is about or the topic of discussion. It can emphasize an element, contrast it with another, or set the context for what follows, highlighting the theme rather than the actor and conveying a sense of ‘as for…’ or ‘regarding…’.
13. 바람의 힘을 깨달은 타로는 바람이 되기를 원했습니다.²
    Realizing the wind’s power, Taro wished to become it.
    • 힘 means ‘power’.
    • 을 is an object marker that identifies the noun as the target directly affected by an action.
14. 그는 강한 힘을 느끼며 즐거워했습니다.²
    He felt joy as he experienced the strong power.
    • 힘 means ‘power’.
    • 을 is an object marker that identifies the noun as the target directly affected by an action.
15. 그러나 그의 힘은 큰, 움직이지 않는 산에 부딪히면서 약해졌습니다.²
    However, his power weakened as he hit a big, immovable mountain.
    • 힘 means ‘power’.
    • 은 is a topic marker, indicating what the sentence is about or the topic of discussion. It can emphasize an element, contrast it with another, or set the context for what follows, highlighting the theme rather than the actor and conveying a sense of ‘as for…’ or ‘regarding…’.
16. 산은 단단하게 서 있었고, 그의 힘에 영향을 받지 않았습니다.²
    The mountain stood firmly and was unaffected by his power.
    • 힘 means ‘power’.
    • 에 is a particle indicating an indirect object, translating to ‘by’ in this context.