🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

감상

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gamsang

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Appreciation/əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀의 음악에 대한 감상이 깊어졌다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

    "Her appreciation for classical music deepened after attending the concert."
  2. 2

    An increase in the value of an asset over time.

    "The appreciation of the property value was evident after the renovations."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'appreciation' originates from the Latin 'appretiare', meaning 'to value' or 'to estimate'. It evolved through Middle French 'appréciation', which carried the same meaning, and entered English in the late 14th century, reflecting a growing emphasis on valuing art, culture, and personal relationships.

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