calling — a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action, especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action, especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 소명, 천직
Korean pronunciation: 콜-링 (강세: 콜)
Example Sentences
- After trying 17 different jobs, Bob finally realized his calling was to be a professional couch tester.
- She felt a strong calling to help others through volunteer work.
- The priest discovered his calling after accidentally walking into a church while chasing his runaway pizza.
calling
NOUN//ˈkɔːlɪŋ//
a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action, especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence
Discovering her calling to teach
Though falling and crawling, still following my calling
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'ceallian'에서 유래하여 '소리치다, 부르다'의 의미였는데, 시간이 지나면서 '신의 부름을 받다'라는 종교적 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 하늘에서 누군가가 당신을 특별한 일로 부르는 것처럼요!
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📝Examples
“After trying 17 different jobs, Bob finally realized his calling was to be a professional couch tester.”
“She felt a strong calling to help others through volunteer work.”
“The priest discovered his calling after accidentally walking into a church while chasing his runaway pizza.”
“Teaching became her life's calling after she graduated from university.”
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