Korean word

이룩하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationirukada

Meaning

  • verbachieve

Example

그들은 나라의 번영을 이룩했다.keu deu reun na ra ui peo nyeong eul i ru kaet tta

They achieved prosperity for their country.

Illustration for 이룩하다 (achieve)

More examples

마을 사람들은 협력으로 생활 환경의 개선을 이룩했다.ma eul sa ram deu reun hyeom nyeo geu ro saeng hwal hwan gyeong ui kae seo neul i ru kaet tta

Through cooperation, the villagers brought about improvements in their living environment.

Core concept

Building a foundation or accomplishment so successfully that it takes root and becomes established.

Common phrases

  • 혁신을 이룩하다hyeok ssi neul i ru ka da

    bring about innovation

  • 국제적 신뢰를 이룩하다kuk jje jeok sil loe reul i ru ka da

    build international trust

Similar words

이루다iruda: Turns an intended plan, wish, or goal into a completed reality.
세우다seuda: Creates and puts an organization, system, or building in place.
만들다mandeulda: Creates a new object, product, or result from materials or methods.
달성하다talseonghada: Accomplishes a planned objective through determined work.

Definition in Korean

새로운 제도·업적·기반을 만들어 그것이 자리잡게 하는 의미를 지닌 격식 있는 동사sae ro un che do eop jjeok ki ba neul man deu reo keu geo si cha ri jap kke ha neun ui mi reul chi nin kyeok ssik in neun tong sa

Word origin

Its formation from iruda, meaning to accomplish or bring about, and hada helps explain its strong sense of creating an enduring result.

Usage tips

  • English achieve can sound broad, but this Korean verb often highlights the sustained work behind building institutions or national prosperity.

Other meanings

  • buildverb
  • establishverb

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