Korean word

목적

Pronunciation

Romanizationmokjjeok

Meaning

  • nounpurpose

Example

여행의 목적은 뭐예요?yeo haeng ui mok jjeo geun mwo ye yo

What is the purpose of the trip?

Illustration for 목적 (purpose)

More examples

목적을 달성하려면 구체적인 계획이 필요해요.mok jjeo geul tal seong ha ryeo myeon ku che jeo gin kye hoe gi pi ryo hae yo

To achieve the purpose, you need a specific plan.

Core concept

The reason or goal that gives an action a clear direction.

Common phrases

  • 목적을 달성하다mok jjeo geul tal seong ha da

    achieve a purpose

  • 목적지mok jjeok jji

    destination

  • 목적에 맞다mok jjeo ge mat tta

    be suitable for a purpose

Similar words

목표mokpyo: A specific result chosen to guide effort and measure progress.
의도uido: A plan or purpose held in mind before speaking or acting.
이유iyu: A basis that explains why something happened or was done.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 일을 하는 이유나 목표를 가리키는 명사.eo tteon haeng dong i na i reul ha neun i yu na mok pyo reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The origin of this established term is uncertain from the supplied evidence, making a character-based explanation unreliable.

Usage tips

  • English purpose can refer to either the reason for an action or the result it is meant to reach, so context shows whether the focus is why or what for.

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