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TOPIK 5noun

야망

yamang

야망이 · 야망을

ambition

Example

그는 세계적인 기업을 만들겠다는 야망을 품고 있어요.

He harbors the ambition of building a world-class company.

Word parts

야 wild망 hope

Literally 'wild hope' — a big, bold desire.

Good to know

Collocation: 야망을 품다 (to harbor an ambition); 야망 can sound slightly ruthless, unlike 꿈.