Korean word

의도적

Pronunciation

Romanizationuidojeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveintentional

Example

이 행동은 의도적이에요.i haeng dong eun ui do jeo gi e yo

This action is intentional.

Illustration for 의도적 (intentional)

More examples

그 발언은 의도적이었다.keu pa reo neun ui do jeo gi eot tta

That remark was intentional.

Core concept

A person deliberately guides an action toward a desired result.

Common phrases

  • 의도적인 행동ui do jeo gin haeng dong

    intentional action

  • 의도적인 거짓말ui do jeo gin keo jin mal

    intentional lie

Similar words

고의적kouijeok: Done deliberately with the aim of causing harm or putting someone at a disadvantage.
계획적kyehoekjjeok: Carried out according to a plan made in advance through arranged steps over time.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이 우연이 아니라 그 사람의 뜻에 따라 이루어진 것임을 가리키는 형용사.eo tteon haeng dong i u yeo ni a ni ra keu sa ra mui tteu se tta ra i ru eo jin keo si meul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Its base means an intention or purpose, and the suffix -jeok turns that idea into the adjective meaning intentional or purpose-driven.

Usage tips

  • Because this adjective can sound like an accusation, softer wording is often better when the speaker has not confirmed the person's motive.

Other meanings

  • plannedadjective

Opposites

  • 우연적uyeonjeokaccidentaladjective
  • 우발적ubaljeokinadvertentadjective

Related words

  • 의도uidointentionnoun
  • 의도하다uidohadaintendverb
  • 의도적으로uidojeogeurointentionallyadverb

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