Korean word

공격

Pronunciation

Romanizationkonggyeok

Meaning

  • nounattack

Example

그는 상대의 공격을 잘 막았다.keu neun sang dae ui kong gyeo geul chal ma gat tta

He successfully blocked his opponent's attack.

Illustration for 공격 (attack)

More examples

최근에 기업들이 사이버 공격에 대비하고 있다.choe geu ne ki eop tteu ri sa i beo kong gyeo ge tae bi ha go it tta

Recently, companies have been preparing for cyberattacks.

Core concept

A forceful act aimed at harming an opponent, through physical action or hostile words.

Common phrases

  • 공격을 받다kong gyeo geul pat tta

    come under attack

  • 사이버 공격sa i beo kong gyeok

    cyberattack

Similar words

비난pinan: Open words or actions that say a person or choice is wrong.
폭행pokaeng: Direct physical violence that causes another person pain or injury.
습격seupkkyeok: A sudden attack that catches people or a place off guard.
공세kongse: A planned offensive that presses forward to gain an advantage.

Definition in Korean

상대에게 물리적 또는 정신적 피해를 주기 위해 힘이나 수단을 써서 해를 가하는 행위.sang dae e ge mul li jeok tto neun cheong sin jeok pi hae reul chu gi wi hae hi mi na su da neul sseo seo hae reul ka ha neun haeng wi

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements meaning to attack and to strike, so its form evokes force directed at an opponent.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may think of an attack as only physical, but this word also covers hostile criticism and other actions meant to hurt an opponent.

Other meanings

  • raidnoun
  • offensivenoun

Opposites

  • 방어pangeodefensenoun
  • 수비subidefensenoun

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