🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

감상

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gamsang

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Appreciation/əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)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'. It evolved through Middle French 'appréciation' in the 14th century, reflecting a shift from a mere valuation to a more nuanced understanding of value and gratitude.

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