Korean word

업적

Pronunciation

Romanizationeopjjeok

Meaning

  • nounachievement

Example

그의 업적이 회사에 큰 영향을 미쳤다.keu ui eop jjeo gi hoe sa e keun yeong hyang eul mi cheot tta

His achievement had a major impact on the company.

Illustration for 업적 (achievement)

More examples

과거의 업적만으로는 미래를 보장할 수 없다.kwa geo ui eop jjeong ma neu ro neun mi rae reul po jang hal ssu eop tta

Past achievements alone cannot guarantee the future.

Core concept

A significant result of someone's work that earns recognition from society.

Common phrases

  • 업적을 쌓다eop jjeo geul ssa ta

    build up achievements

  • 과거 업적kwa geo eop jjeok

    past achievements

Similar words

성과seonggwa: A clear, measurable result produced by work or activity.
실적siljeok: Results gained in work or study and recorded as figures or performance data.
기여kiyeo: A helpful role or effort that makes a successful result more likely.

Definition in Korean

사회에서 인정받는 중요한 성과나 공로를 이르는 말sa hoe e seo in jeong ban neun chung yo han seong gwa na kong no reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines ideas of work and the results of work, linking the word to an important achievement built over time.

Usage tips

  • It usually sounds formal and weighty, so it fits awards, biographies, and professional profiles better than a small everyday success.

Opposites

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