Korean word

적극적

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheokkkeukjjeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveactive

Example

그는 회의에서 적극적이에요.keu neun hoe ui e seo cheok kkeuk jjeo gi e yo

He is active in meetings.

Illustration for 적극적 (active)

More examples

프로젝트에서 팀원이 적극적인 의견을 냈다.peu ro jek teu e seo ti mwo ni cheok kkeuk jjeo gin ui gyeo neul naet tta

A team member actively voiced an opinion during the project.

Core concept

Taking the initiative and putting energy into action or discussion.

Common phrases

  • 적극적인 태도cheok kkeuk jjeo gin tae do

    active attitude

  • 적극적인 참여cheok kkeuk jjeo gin cha myeo

    active participation

Similar words

능동적neungdongjeok: Acting independently based on personal judgment instead of waiting for instructions.
주도적chudojeok: Taking the lead in moving plans forward or making decisions.
활발한hwalbalhan: Lively and energetic in movement, speech, or other activities.
열정적yeoljeongjeok: Showing strong feelings and deep enthusiasm for an activity or goal.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 상황에서 스스로 나서서 행동하거나 의견을 제시하려는 성질eo tteon i ri na sang hwang e seo seu seu ro na seo seo haeng dong ha geo na ui gyeo neul che si ha ryeo neun seong jil

Word origin

적극적 (jeokkkeukjjeok, "active and willing to act") is built from 적극 (jeokkkeuk, "active involvement") and a productive ending used to form descriptive adjectives.

Usage tips

  • 적극적 (jeokkkeukjjeok, "active and willing to act") usually sounds positive when describing participation, while English active may also refer simply to movement or physical energy.

Opposites

Related words

  • 적극성cheokkkeuksseongproactivenessnoun
  • 적극적으로cheokkkeukjjeogeuroactivelyadverb

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