English–Korean

“active” in Korean

Korean

Also능동적 (neungdongjeok) · 적극적 (cheokkkeukjjeok) · 활동적 (hwaldongjeok)

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwalbalhada

Example

그는 모임에서 활발해요.keu neun mo i me seo hwal bal hae yo

He is active at the gathering.

Illustration for 활발하다 (active)

How to say “active” in Korean

“Active” in Korean is 활발하다 (hwalbalhada).

A steady flow of energy and interaction that makes a person, group, or setting feel alive.

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

Example sentences with 활발하다

아이들이 운동장에서 활발해요.a i deu ri un dong jang e seo hwal bal hae yo

The children are active on the playground.

Tips for using 활발하다

  • For conversations and gatherings, this word is a natural way to describe someone who joins in readily and helps keep the interaction moving.

Other Korean words for “active”

학생들이 능동적으로 수업에 참여했다.hak ssaeng deu ri neung dong jeo geu ro su eo be cha myeo haet tta

The students actively participated in class.

그는 회의에서 적극적이에요.keu neun hoe ui e seo cheok kkeuk jjeo gi e yo

He is active in meetings.

나는 활동적인 사람이 좋다.na neun hwal dong jeo gin sa ra mi cho ta

I like active people.

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