Korean word

관리

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwalli

Meaning

  • nounmaintenance

Example

내 차는 관리가 잘 안 돼서 문제가 생겼다.nae cha neun kwal li ga chal an twae seo mun je ga saeng gyeot tta

My car wasn't well maintained, so it developed problems.

Illustration for 관리 (maintenance)

More examples

식물은 정기적인 관리가 필요해.sing mu reun cheong gi jeo gin kwal li ga pi ryo hae

Plants need regular maintenance.

Core concept

Taking regular responsibility for a person, thing, or system so its condition stays sound.

Common phrases

  • 시간 관리si gan kwal li

    time management

  • 자기 관리cha gi kwal li

    self-management

  • 건강 관리keon gang kwal li

    health management

Similar words

정비cheongbi: Hands-on work inspects, adjusts, or replaces machine parts so equipment works safely.
유지yuji: Keeping an existing condition unchanged allows a thing or situation to continue as it is.
점검cheomgeom: Careful examination checks for faults or unusual signs before a machine or vehicle is used.
수리suri: Fixing a damaged item restores it to working order.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 사람의 상태를 유지하거나 잘 운영되도록 돌보고 정리하는 일sa mu ri na sa ra mui sang tae reul yu ji ha geo na chal u nyeong doe do rok tol bo go cheong ni ha neun il

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 관리 (gwalri, "management and upkeep") combines ideas of directing and putting things in order, which helps explain its sense of ongoing care.

Usage tips

  • The word often suggests an ongoing process rather than a single repair, making it a useful choice for routine care and the smooth operation of something.

Other meanings

  • carenoun

Opposites

  • 방치pangchineglectnoun
  • 방임pangimneglectnoun

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