Korean word

생활하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaenghwalhada

Meaning

  • verblive

Example

매일 규칙적으로 생활하려고 노력해요.mae il kyu chik jjeo geu ro saeng hwal ha ryeo go no ryeo kae yo

I try to live a regular life every day.

Illustration for 생활하다 (live)

More examples

외국에서 생활하는 동안 언어를 많이 배웠어요.oe gu ge seo saeng hwal ha neun tong an eo neo reul ma ni pae wo sseo yo

While living abroad, I learned a lot of languages.

Core concept

A person carrying out a daily way of life through repeated routines.

Common phrases

  • 집에서 생활하다chi be seo saeng hwal ha da

    live at home

  • 외국에서 생활하다oe gu ge seo saeng hwal ha da

    live abroad

Similar words

살다salda: Residing in a particular place as a home.
지내다chinaeda: Passing a period of time in a particular situation or with other people.
보내다ponaeda: Spending time engaged in a chosen activity or experience.

Definition in Korean

하루하루의 일상적 습관이나 생활 방식을 실제로 하거나 지키는 행위를 가리키는 동사.ha ru ha ru ui il sang jeok seup kkwa ni na saeng hwal pang si geul sil je ro ha geo na chi ki neun haeng wi reul ka ri ki neun tong sa

Word origin

생활하다 (saenghwalhada, "to carry out daily life") combines 생활 (saenghwal, "daily life") with 하다 (hada, "to do"), forming a verb for following a way of life.

Usage tips

  • English live is broad, while 생활하다 (saenghwalhada, "to carry out daily life") focuses on the routines and lifestyle a person follows.

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