Korean word

수행

Pronunciation

Romanizationsuhaeng

Meaning

  • verbcarry out

Example

그는 임무를 수행했습니다.keu neun im mu reul su haeng haet sseum ni da

He carried out the mission.

Illustration for 수행 (carry out)

More examples

팀원들이 지시를 수행했다.ti mwon deu ri chi si reul su haeng haet tta

The team members carried out the instructions.

Core concept

A planned duty moves from intention to a finished result.

Common phrases

  • 지시를 수행하다chi si reul su haeng ha da

    carry out instructions

  • 책임을 수행하다chae gi meul su haeng ha da

    fulfill a responsibility

Similar words

마무리하다mamurihada: Wrap up a task by completing its remaining work.
끝내다kkeunnaeda: Finish something so that it is no longer in progress.
해내다haenaeda: Manage to complete a challenging task despite difficulties.
실행하다silhaenghada: Carry out a plan through practical action.

Definition in Korean

임무나 계획한 일을 실제로 시행하여 마무리하다.im mu na kye hoe kan i reul sil je ro si haeng ha yeo ma mu ri ha da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound is built from character elements for completion and action, linking the word to an action carried through to its result.

Usage tips

  • In reports and official settings, this word often sounds more formal than the simpler verbs used in everyday conversation.

Other meanings

  • accomplishverb

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