Korean word

노력

Pronunciation

Romanizationnoryeok

Meaning

  • nouneffort

Example

시험에 붙으려면 노력이 필요해.si heo me pu teu ryeo myeon no ryeo gi pi ryo hae

It takes effort to pass the exam.

Illustration for 노력 (effort)

More examples

성공하려면 꾸준히 노력을 기울여야 해.seong gong ha ryeo myeon kku jun hi no ryeo geul ki u ryeo ya hae

To succeed, you have to keep making an effort.

Core concept

Energy spent again and again to achieve a desired result.

Common phrases

  • 노력을 기울이다no ryeo geul ki u ri da

    put effort into ___

  • 노력을 하다no ryeo geul ha da

    make an effort

  • 노력이 헛되다no ryeo gi heot ttoe da

    effort goes to waste

Similar words

열심yeolsim: A wholehearted attitude toward doing a task with care and energy.
끈기kkeungi: The ability to keep going through difficulty without giving up.
수고sugo: The time and labor spent to get something done, often recognized with thanks.
고생kosaeng: Hardship and strain endured while working through a difficult situation.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 잘하려고 몸과 마음을 써서 지속적으로 수고하는 상태나 행동eo tteon i reul chal ha ryeo go mom gwa ma eu meul sseo seo chi sok jjeo geu ro su go ha neun sang tae na haeng dong

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean roots for exertion and strength, linking it to the idea of putting real strength into a task.

Usage tips

  • This word fits schoolwork, practice, and personal goals, especially when the result depends on more than one short attempt.

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