Korean word

생활

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaenghwal

Meaning

  • nounlife

Example

건강한 생활을 위해 매일 운동해요.keon gang han saeng hwa reul wi hae mae il un dong hae yo

I exercise every day to live a healthy life.

Illustration for 생활 (life)

More examples

꾸준한 생활은 건강에 좋아요.kku jun han saeng hwa reun keon gang e cho a yo

A consistent lifestyle is good for your health.

Core concept

A person's ordinary daily life as it continues through basic needs, work, and regular activities.

Common phrases

  • 생활습관saeng hwal seup kkwan

    lifestyle habits

  • 일상생활il sang saeng hwal

    daily life

  • 꾸준한 생활kku jun han saeng hwal

    consistent lifestyle

Similar words

일상생활ilsangsaenghwal: The full set of ordinary activities in a day, including housework, work, and free time.
일상ilsang: The usual pattern of familiar routines and events that repeats from day to day.
삶sam: Life as a whole, including being alive and the way a person lives over time.

Definition in Korean

일상에서 먹고 자고 일하는 등 사람이 살아가는 데 필요한 일이나 상태를 이르는 말il sang e seo meok kko cha go il ha neun teung sa ra mi sa ra ga neun te pi ryo han i ri na sang tae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

생활 (saenghwal, "daily living") combines 생 (saeng, "being alive") and 활 (hwal, "activity"), linking the word to active everyday life.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word often points to practical daily matters such as chores, work, and money, not only to a person's whole story.

Other meanings

  • livingnoun

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