English–Korean

“passive” in Korean

Korean

Also수동적 (sudongjeok)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsogeukjjeok

Example

아이들은 변화에 소극적이다.a i deu reun pyeon hwa e so geuk jjeo gi da

The children are hesitant about change.

Illustration for 소극적 (passive)

How to say “passive” in Korean

“Passive” in Korean is 소극적 (sogeukjjeok).

Holding back instead of stepping forward in speech or action.

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

Example sentences with 소극적

면접에서 그는 소극적이었다.myeon jeo be seo keu neun so geuk jjeo gi eot tta

He was passive in the interview.

Tips for using 소극적

  • It can describe a usual personality or a temporary response, so context shows whether the person generally holds back or is hesitant in one situation.

Other Korean words for “passive”

그는 변화에 대해 수동적이다.keu neun pyeon hwa e tae hae su dong jeo gi da

He is passive about change.

“passive” in other languages