Korean word

작전

Pronunciation

Romanizationchakjjeon

Meaning

  • nounoperation

Example

이번 작전은 실패했다.i beon chak jjeo neun sil pae haet tta

This operation failed.

Illustration for 작전 (operation)

More examples

작전은 팀워크가 중요하다.chak jjeo neun ti mwo keu ga chung yo ha da

Teamwork is important in this operation.

Core concept

A coordinated plan that turns a goal into an ordered operation.

Common phrases

  • 작전을 수립하다chak jjeo neul su ri pa da

    establish an operation

  • 작전을 완수하다chak jjeo neul wan su ha da

    complete an operation

  • 대규모 작전tae gyu mo chak jjeon

    large-scale operation

Similar words

계획kyehoek: A plan made in advance lays out how an intended activity will proceed.
전략cheollyak: A long-term plan provides broad direction for success across many areas.
방안pangan: A practical proposal offers a way to solve a problem or handle a situation.
전술cheonsul: A detailed method is used to reach a goal in one specific situation.

Definition in Korean

목표를 이루기 위해 세부 방법과 실행 순서를 정해 놓은 계획.mok pyo reul i ru gi wi hae se bu pang beop kkwa sil haeng sun seo reul cheong hae no eun kye hoek

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean term for arranging action in battle, which later broadened to planned operations beyond the military.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may think of surgery when they hear operation, but this word usually highlights a coordinated plan and its execution.

Other meanings

  • strategynoun
  • tacticnoun

Related words

  • 작전적chakjjeonjeokoperationaladjective
  • 작전명chakjjeonmyeongoperation namenoun

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