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TOPIK 6noun

승부욕

seungbuyok

승부욕이 · 승부욕을

competitive spirit, will to win

Example

그 선수는 승부욕이 정말 강해요.

That athlete has a really strong will to win.

Word parts

승 win부 lose욕 desire

Literally 'craving for the win-or-lose contest.'

Good to know

Often a compliment: 승부욕이 강하다 means 'very competitive.'