Korean word

임무

Pronunciation

Romanizationimmu

Meaning

  • nounmission

Example

이 임무는 중요해요.i im mu neun chung yo hae yo

This mission is important.

Illustration for 임무 (mission)

More examples

팀원은 임무를 성실히 수행했다.ti mwo neun im mu reul seong sil hi su haeng haet tta

The team member carried out the mission diligently.

Core concept

A defined job that carries responsibility for reaching a goal.

Common phrases

  • 임무를 수행하다im mu reul su haeng ha da

    carry out a mission

  • 임무를 맡다im mu reul mat tta

    take on a mission

  • 임무를 완수하다im mu reul wan su ha da

    complete a mission

Similar words

의무uimu: A duty required by moral standards, society, or law.
업무eommu: The official work and duties handled for an organization or company.
과제kwaje: A task or problem that requires focused effort to complete or solve.
책임chaegim: Being responsible for handling a matter and answering for its outcome.

Definition in Korean

특정한 목적을 달성하기 위해 주어지는 과업이나 역할.teuk jjeong han mok jjeo geul tal seong ha gi wi hae chu eo ji neun kwa eo bi na yeo kal

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements linked to being entrusted and performing a duty, which makes its goal-focused sense easy to remember.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a casual chore, 임무 (immu, "mission") often names an assigned responsibility tied to a clear purpose.

Related words

  • 임무수행immusuhaengmission executionnoun
  • 임무완수immuwansumission completionnoun
  • 임무자immujamission assigneenoun

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