Korean word

작동

Pronunciation

Romanizationchakttong

Meaning

  • nounoperation

Example

기계의 작동이 멈췄어요.ki gye ui chak ttong i meom chwo sseo yo

The machine stopped working.

Illustration for 작동 (operation)

More examples

리모컨으로 작동을 확인해 보세요.ri mo keo neu ro chak ttong eul hwa gin hae po se yo

Please use the remote control to check whether it is working.

Core concept

A machine or program moves as designed and carries out its function.

Common phrases

  • 작동 중chak ttong chung

    in operation

  • 기계의 작동ki gye ui chak ttong

    machine operation

  • 작동 상태chak ttong sang tae

    operating state

  • 작동 버튼chak ttong peo teun

    operation button

Similar words

동작tongjak: A visible, coordinated movement made by a person or machine.
운전unjeon: Controlling a vehicle's direction and speed with its steering wheel and pedals.
가동kadong: Starting equipment or a machine so that it can begin working.

Definition in Korean

기계나 장치 또는 프로그램이 설계된 대로 움직여 기능을 수행하는 상태나 그 과정ki gye na chang chi tto neun peu ro geu rae mi seol gye doen tae ro um ji gyeo ki neung eul su haeng ha neun sang tae na keu kwa jeong

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines elements associated with making and moving, giving the image of a device making movement happen.

Usage tips

  • The English word operation also covers surgery and business activity, while this Korean noun focuses on a machine or program functioning normally.

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