Korean word

목표

Pronunciation

Romanizationmokpyo

Meaning

  • noungoal

Example

내년 목표는 매달 한 권씩 책을 읽는 것이다.nae nyeon mok pyo neun mae dal han kwon ssik chae geul ing neun keo si da

My goal for next year is to read one book each month.

Illustration for 목표 (goal)

More examples

우선 단기 목표부터 정하자.u seon tan gi mok pyo bu teo cheong ha ja

Let's decide on a short-term goal first.

Core concept

A chosen point that gives effort a clear direction and provides a basis for judging progress.

Common phrases

  • 목표를 세우다mok pyo reul se u da

    set a goal

  • 단기 목표tan gi mok pyo

    short-term goal

  • 장기 목표chang gi mok pyo

    long-term goal

Similar words

목적mokjjeok: The intended reason or final aim behind an action, activity, or project.
계획kyehoek: An advance decision about the actions and order needed to achieve a result.

Definition in Korean

달성하려고 정한 구체적인 기준이나 대상tal seong ha ryeo go cheong han ku che jeo gin ki ju ni na tae sang

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements linked to an object of attention and a mark or standard, suggesting a destination fixed in advance.

Usage tips

  • When a plan includes a number or a time limit, this word helps show that the intended result is concrete rather than merely hopeful.

Other meanings

  • aimnoun
  • targetnoun

Related words

  • 목표설정mokpyoseoljeonggoal settingnoun
  • 목표달성mokpyodalseonggoal achievementnoun
  • 단기목표tangimokpyoshort-term goalnoun

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