English–Korean

“action” in Korean

Korean

Also조치 (chochi) · 행위 (haengwi)

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaengdong

Example

행동을 바꿔야 해.haeng dong eul pa kkwo ya hae

We have to change our actions.

Illustration for 행동 (action)

How to say “action” in Korean

“Action” in Korean is 행동 (haengdong).

What a person visibly does, says, or shows in response, including the way they conduct themselves.

Full entry for 행동: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 행동

선생님이 학생의 행동을 지적했다.seon saeng ni mi hak ssaeng ui haeng dong eul chi jeo kaet tta

The teacher pointed out the student's behavior.

Tips for using 행동

  • Unlike English attitude, 행동 (haengdong, "conduct") does not by itself mean a person's private opinion or mood.

Other Korean words for “action”

위험이 있으면 조치를 취하세요.wi heo mi i sseu myeon cho chi reul chwi ha se yo

If there is a risk, take action.

그의 행위가 모두 기록되었다.keu ui haeng wi ga mo du ki rok ttoe eot tta

All of his actions were recorded.

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