English–Korean
“trigger” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyegi
Example
그 사고가 계기가 되어 운동을 시작했어요.keu sa go ga kye gi ga toe eo un dong eul si ja kae sseo yo
That accident got me started exercising.
How to say “trigger” in Korean
“Trigger” in Korean is 계기 (kyegi).
A small event or experience that sets a later action or change in motion.
Example sentences with 계기
우연한 만남이 새로운 관심의 계기가 됐어요.u yeon han man na mi sae ro un kwan si mui kye gi ga twae sseo yo
A chance meeting became a trigger for a new interest.
Tips for using 계기
- Unlike a mere opportunity, it points to an actual event that leads someone to act or change.