talent — natural aptitude or skill
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: natural aptitude or skill
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtælənt/
Korean meaning: 재능, 천부적 소질
Korean pronunciation: 탤-런트 (강세: 탤)
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks washing dishes is my only talent.
- He has a talent for finding the worst parking spots.
- She discovered her talent for painting at age 50.
talent
NOUN//ˈtælənt//
natural aptitude or skill
💡 Concept
Her talent was obvious from the first note — the room went still without being asked.
🧠 Mnemonic
Every talent tells a TALE — NEaTly, without trying.
🎵 Rhyme
Talent this gallant — impossible to transplant.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈtælənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtælənt/
🌳Etymology
Roottalent
Origin
고대 그리스·로마 시대의 화폐 단위인 '탈렌톤(talanton)'에서 유래했습니다. 성경의 탈렌트 우화에서 주인이 하인들에게 재능(돈)을 맡기고 늘려오라고 한 이야기에서 '능력, 재능'의 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
gallantappellant
gallant
appellant
🔗Collocations
natural talent
talent show
develop talent
raw talent
talent scout
musical talent
waste one's talent
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom thinks washing dishes is my only talent.”
😄 Fun example
“He has a talent for finding the worst parking spots.”
“She discovered her talent for painting at age 50.”
“The company is looking for young talent.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
giftabilityskillaptitudeflair
Antonyms
inabilityincompetence
Related
geniusprodigygiftedskillful
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