자존감이 · 자존감을
self-esteem
Example
칭찬을 많이 받은 아이는 자존감이 높아요.
Children who get a lot of praise have high self-esteem.
Word parts
자 self+존 respect+감 feeling
Literally 'the feeling of respecting yourself'.
Good to know
자존감 is healthy self-esteem; 자존심 is pride that can get hurt, as in 자존심이 상하다.
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