What does 끼가 넘쳐야 mean?
끼가 넘쳐야 means "must show plenty of talent and flair" in Korean.
How it works here
‘끼가 넘치다’ means that talent or enthusiasm is abundant and visible. ‘-아/어야’ adds the meaning ‘it has to be that way’.
Key expression
끼가 넘치다
To have abundant talent or showmanship that is clearly visible
‘끼가 넘치다’ describes abundant talent or flair that shows outwardly. It is often praise, though it can also be exaggerated or ironic.
When it's used
Used to praise someone whose natural talent, showmanship, or enthusiasm is strongly visible.
The line
일어나서 춤춰봐요 끼가 넘쳐야 된다고!
Get up and dance—there has to be lots of flair!
Someone praises another person’s talent while giving them advice.
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More examples
우리 반 새 친구는 말도 재밌게 하고 사람들 웃기는 끼가 넘쳐요.
Our new classmate has so much flair—he tells funny stories and makes everyone laugh.
무대에만 서면 끼가 넘쳐서 눈길을 안 끌 수가 없지.
Whenever she gets on stage, she has so much flair that she can’t help attracting attention.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
끼가 넘쳐야
일어나서 춤춰봐요 끼가 넘쳐야 된다고!
Get up and dance—there has to be lots of flair!
- Praising someone whose talent and flair are strongly visible.
- Saying that no hidden talent is visible.
- Saying that one is too drained to do anything.
Show the answer
Praising someone whose talent and flair are strongly visible.
To have abundant talent or showmanship that is clearly visible. ‘끼가 넘치다’ describes abundant talent or flair that shows outwardly. It is often praise, though it can also be exaggerated or ironic.
Other words in this line
- 일어나다
- To get up
- 춤추다
- To dance
- 끼
- Flair; natural talent
- 넘치다
- To overflow; to be abundant
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