Korean word

공동

Pronunciation

Romanizationkongdong

Meaning

  • nounjoint

Example

두 회사가 공동 프로젝트를 시작했다.tu hoe sa ga kong dong peu ro jek teu reul si ja kaet tta

The two companies started a joint project.

Illustration for 공동 (joint)

More examples

그 집은 형제들이 공동 소유하고 있다.keu chi beun hyeong je deu ri kong dong so yu ha go it tta

The brothers jointly own the house.

Core concept

Several people or groups share responsibility, rights, or an activity as one cooperative effort.

Common phrases

  • 공동 소유kong dong so yu

    co-ownership

  • 공동 책임kong dong chae gim

    joint responsibility

  • 공동 주택kong dong chu taek

    multi-unit housing

Similar words

협력hyeomnyeok: A joint effort where people or groups support one another to reach a common goal.
협동hyeopttong: Working as a group with each person or group responsible for a different part.
협업hyeobeop: Working together across different job roles to complete a common task.

Definition in Korean

여러 사람이 책임이나 권리, 활동을 함께 나누는 상태나 행위.yeo reo sa ra mi chae gi mi na kwol li hwal dong eul ham kke na nu neun sang tae na haeng wi

Word origin

공동 (gongdong, "joint") is a Sino-Korean formation from roots meaning together and same, highlighting people or groups acting as one.

Usage tips

  • It commonly describes cooperation between organizations, such as a shared project or agreement, so it sounds more formal than everyday conversation.

Other meanings

  • jointlyadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 공동의kongdonguisharedadjective
  • 공동소유kongdongsoyuco-ownershipnoun

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