Korean word

역할

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeokal

Meaning

  • nounrole

Example

이 상황에서는 역할이 더 중요해.i sang hwang e seo neun yeo ka ri teo chung yo hae

The role is more important in this situation.

Illustration for 역할 (role)

More examples

회의에서 역할을 맡았어.hoe ui e seo yeo ka reul ma ta sseo

I took on a role in the meeting.

Core concept

A distinct part that a person or thing takes on so the whole situation can work.

Common phrases

  • 역할을 맡다yeo ka reul mat tta

    take on a role

  • 역할을 하다yeo ka reul ha da

    play a role

  • 역할 분담yeo kal pun dam

    division of roles

Similar words

담당tamdang: The person, team, or department designated to handle a particular area of work.
책임chaegim: The duty to deal with a matter and answer for what happens.
기능kineung: The useful operation that a tool, system, or institution can perform.
임무immu: A clearly assigned job carried out to achieve a particular goal.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 상황에서 맡아 하는 기능이나 자리eo tteon i ri na sang hwang e seo ma ta ha neun ki neung i na cha ri

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation of 역할 (yeokal, "assigned function") joins 역 (yeo, "assigned service") with 할 (kal, "dividing") to describe a function assigned within a larger task.

Usage tips

  • The word 역할 (yeokal, "assigned part") applies to both people and things, making it useful for explaining what a tool, rule, or team member contributes.

Other meanings

  • dutynoun

Related words

  • 역할극yeokalgeukrole-playnoun
  • 역할분담yeokalbundamdivision of rolesnoun
  • 역할수행yeokalsuhaengrole performancenoun

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