Korean

최선
Meaning: the best; the utmost
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

I always do my best.
매 순간 최선을 다하는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to do your best every moment.
그는 마지막 순간까지 최선을 다했다
He did his best until the last moment.
의사는 환자를 살리려고 최선을 다했다.
The doctor did their best to save the patient.
젊은 병사들은 나라를 지키기 위해 최선을 다했다.
The young soldiers did their best to protect the country.
어쨌든, 우리는 최선을 다해야 한다.
Anyway, we must do our best.
최선의 결과를 얻지 못한다면 차선을 선택해야 한다.
If we can't get the best result, we must choose the next best one.
외교관은 국익을 위해 최선을 다해야 한다.
Diplomats must do their best for the national interest.
경찰은 피해자의 신변 보호를 위해 최선을 다하고 있다.
The police are doing their best to protect the victim's personal safety.
그는 최선의 해결책을 찾기 위해 머리를 짜냈다.
He wracked his brains to find the best solution.

Usage Notes

Refers to the best possible option or the utmost effort.

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