English–Korean
“duty” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationuimu
Example
부모는 자녀를 보호할 의무가 있다.pu mo neun cha nyeo reul po ho hal ui mu ga it tta
Parents have a duty to protect their children.
How to say “duty” in Korean
“Duty” in Korean is 의무 (uimu).
A required obligation that a person must carry out because moral standards, society, or law demands it.
Example sentences with 의무
직원은 자신의 의무를 성실히 수행해야 한다.chi gwo neun cha si nui ui mu reul seong sil hi su haeng hae ya han da
Employees must diligently perform their duties.
Tips for using 의무
- In Korean news, school rules, and official notices, this word signals that an action is not optional, so it often sounds more formal than everyday talk about what someone should do.