English–Korean

“success” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationseonggong

Example

시험에서 성공을 거두었다.si heo me seo seong gong eul keo du eot tta

They achieved success on the test.

Illustration for 성공 (success)

How to say “success” in Korean

“Success” in Korean is 성공 (seonggong).

A goal is reached and the outcome turns out well.

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

Example sentences with 성공

그는 작은 목표에서부터 성공을 쌓아 올렸다.keu neun cha geun mok pyo e seo bu teo seong gong eul ssa a ol lyeot tta

He gradually achieved success, starting with small goals.

Tips for using 성공

  • The word can describe both everyday wins and major achievements, so its meaning depends on the goal and result being discussed.

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