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TOPIK 5noun

탐욕

tamyok [타묙]

탐욕이 · 탐욕을

greed, avarice

Example

끝없는 탐욕이 결국 그를 망하게 했어요.

Endless greed eventually ruined him.

Word parts

탐 covet욕 desire

Literally 'coveting desire'.

Good to know

욕심 is the everyday word; 탐욕 is stronger and more literary, close to English 'avarice'.