What it means
꿈 means both "dream while sleeping" and "dream/aspiration for the future" — just like the English word. A word of great emotional weight in Korean culture.
Nuance & when to use
꿈을 꾸다 = to dream (while sleeping). 꿈이 있어요 = I have a dream (aspiration). 꿈을 이루다 = to achieve one's dream. K-pop idols often talk about their 꿈 in interviews and lyrics — it's a central theme in fan culture.
⚠ Common mistake
Don't use 꿈 and 희망 (hope) interchangeably. 꿈 is a specific dream, 희망 is general hope.
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FAQ
When is this used?
꿈을 꾸다 = to dream (while sleeping). 꿈이 있어요 = I have a dream (aspiration). 꿈을 이루다 = to achieve one's dream. K-pop idols often talk about their 꿈 in interviews and lyrics — it's a central theme in fan culture.
What's a common mistake?
Don't use 꿈 and 희망 (hope) interchangeably. 꿈 is a specific dream, 희망 is general hope.
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