Korean word

부지런하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpujireonhada

Meaning

  • adjectivehardworking

Example

동생은 부지런해요.tong saeng eun pu ji reon hae yo

My younger sibling is hardworking.

Illustration for 부지런하다 (hardworking)

More examples

아침에 일찍 일어나서 그는 부지런해요.a chi me il jjik i reo na seo keu neun pu ji reon hae yo

He is hardworking because he gets up early in the morning.

Core concept

Steady effort continues through ordinary tasks day after day.

Common phrases

  • 부지런한 직원pu ji reon han chi gwon

    hardworking employee

  • 부지런한 동료pu ji reon han tong nyo

    hardworking colleague

Similar words

성실하다seongsilhada: Fulfills responsibilities carefully and sincerely from start to finish.
근면하다keunmyeonhada: Keeps working hard and patiently toward a goal.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 쉬지 않고 꾸준히 하고 게으르지 않은 태도나 상태를 나타내는 형용사이다.eo tteon i reul swi ji an ko kku jun hi ha go ke eu reu ji a neun tae do na sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa i da

Word origin

The adjective is formed from the native Korean stem 부지런 (bujireon, "diligent") and 하다 (hada, "to do"), linking diligence with a person's way of working.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful for praising dependable habits, such as studying regularly or helping with chores without being reminded.

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