English–Korean
“purpose” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmokjjeok
Example
여행의 목적은 뭐예요?yeo haeng ui mok jjeo geun mwo ye yo
What is the purpose of the trip?
How to say “purpose” in Korean
“Purpose” in Korean is 목적 (mokjjeok).
The reason or goal that gives an action a clear direction.
Example sentences with 목적
목적을 달성하려면 구체적인 계획이 필요해요.mok jjeo geul tal seong ha ryeo myeon ku che jeo gin kye hoe gi pi ryo hae yo
To achieve the purpose, you need a specific plan.
Tips for using 목적
- English purpose can refer to either the reason for an action or the result it is meant to reach, so context shows whether the focus is why or what for.