Korean word

성공

Pronunciation

Romanizationseonggong

Meaning

  • nounsuccess

Example

시험에서 성공을 거두었다.si heo me seo seong gong eul keo du eot tta

They achieved success on the test.

Illustration for 성공 (success)

More examples

그는 작은 목표에서부터 성공을 쌓아 올렸다.keu neun cha geun mok pyo e seo bu teo seong gong eul ssa a ol lyeot tta

He gradually achieved success, starting with small goals.

Core concept

A goal is reached and the outcome turns out well.

Common phrases

  • 성공을 거두다seong gong eul keo du da

    achieve success

  • 성공을 축하하다seong gong eul chu ka ha da

    celebrate success

  • 성공 사례seong gong sa rye

    success story

Similar words

달성talseong: A planned goal or task is completed and meets the required level.
성취seongchwi: A purpose is achieved through effort and action.
성과seonggwa: A good result comes from work or activity.
결과kyeolgwa: The final state or outcome produced by an action or event.

Definition in Korean

어떤 목적이나 목표를 이루어 바람직한 결과를 얻은 상태eo tteon mok jjeo gi na mok pyo reul i ru eo pa ram ji kan kyeol gwa reul eo deun sang tae

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound whose two parts refer to accomplishing a goal and the achievement that follows.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe both everyday wins and major achievements, so its meaning depends on the goal and result being discussed.

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