🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

근면한

Pronunciation / Transliteration: geunmyeonhan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Diligent/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 매우 근면한 직원이다."

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1 sense
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

    "She was a diligent student who spent hours studying for her exams."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'diligent' originates from the Latin 'diligens', meaning 'careful' or 'attentive', which evolved through Old French 'diligent' before entering Middle English. Its meaning has consistently emphasized carefulness and persistent effort.

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