Korean word

능동적

Pronunciation

Romanizationneungdongjeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveactive

Example

학생들이 능동적으로 수업에 참여했다.hak ssaeng deu ri neung dong jeo geu ro su eo be cha myeo haet tta

The students actively participated in class.

Illustration for 능동적 (active)

More examples

팀 프로젝트에서는 능동적인 태도가 중요하다.tim peu ro jek teu e seo neun neung dong jeo gin tae do ga chung yo ha da

An active attitude is important in team projects.

Core concept

Choosing a next step independently instead of waiting for someone else to lead.

Common phrases

  • 능동적으로 참여하다neung dong jeo geu ro cha myeo ha da

    actively participate

  • 능동적인 태도neung dong jeo gin tae do

    active attitude

  • 능동적인 학습neung dong jeo gin hak sseup

    active learning

Similar words

적극적cheokkkeukjjeok: Taking an eager, involved role in activities, discussions, or group work.
주도적chudojeok: Taking charge of a task's direction and deciding the way it should proceed.
자발적chabaljeok: Beginning something willingly without being told or ordered to do so.
주체적chuchejeok: Acting on personal judgment while being accountable for the outcome.

Definition in Korean

지시를 기다리지 않고 스스로 판단하여 먼저 행동하는 태도나 상태를 나타내는 형용사.chi si reul ki da ri ji an ko seu seu ro pan dan ha yeo meon jeo haeng dong ha neun tae do na sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Its formation combines Sino-Korean elements for ability and movement with a suffix meaning a quality, connecting the word with action based on one's own judgment.

Usage tips

  • A lively or busy person is not necessarily described with this word, which focuses on taking initiative in a situation.

Opposites

Related words

  • 능동성neungdongseongactivenessnoun
  • 능동형neungdonghyeongactive voicenoun
  • 능동적으로neungdongjeogeuroactivelyadverb

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