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.

Illustration for 계기 (trigger)

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.

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

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.

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