English–Korean

“diligent” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationseongsilhada

Example

그 학생은 성실해서 항상 숙제를 한다.keu hak ssaeng eun seong sil hae seo hang sang suk jje reul han da

The student is diligent, so they always do their homework.

Illustration for 성실하다 (diligent)

How to say “diligent” in Korean

“Diligent” in Korean is 성실하다 (seongsilhada).

Someone does their responsibilities diligently over time while keeping their intentions genuine.

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

Example sentences with 성실하다

새 직원은 일에 성실하다.sae chi gwo neun i re seong sil ha da

The new employee is diligent in their work.

Tips for using 성실하다

  • The word describes a valued personal quality, so it fits steady study or work even when exceptional ability is not the main point.

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