English–Korean

“tendency” in Korean

Korean

Also성향 (seonghyang)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeonghyang

Example

요즘은 집에서 밥을 먹는 경향이 있다.yo jeu meun chi be seo pa beul meong neun kyeong hyang i it tta

These days, people tend to eat meals at home.

Illustration for 경향 (tendency)

How to say “tendency” in Korean

“Tendency” in Korean is 경향 (kyeonghyang).

A noticeable pull toward one particular way of behaving or being.

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

Example sentences with 경향

새로운 세대는 전통을 중요시하지 않는 경향이 뚜렷하다.sae ro un se dae neun cheon tong eul chung yo si ha ji an neun kyeong hyang i ttu ryeo ta da

The new generation shows a clear tendency not to value tradition.

Tips for using 경향

  • It fits reports, explanations, and careful speech especially well, while relaxed conversation often uses a more everyday alternative.

Other Korean words for “tendency”

그는 보수적인 성향이 있다.keu neun po su jeo gin seong hyang i it tta

He has conservative tendencies.

“tendency” in other languages