Korean word

적극

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheokkkeuk

Meaning

  • adverbactively

Example

나는 적극적으로 도전했다.na neun cheok kkeuk jjeo geu ro to jeon haet tta

I actively took on the challenge.

Illustration for 적극 (actively)

More examples

회의에서 그는 적극적으로 의견을 냈다.hoe ui e seo keu neun cheok kkeuk jjeo geu ro ui gyeo neul naet tta

At the meeting, he actively voiced his opinion.

Core concept

A person takes a willing, energetic role and puts a decision into practice instead of waiting.

Common phrases

  • 적극적으로 나서다cheok kkeuk jjeo geu ro na seo da

    take an active role

  • 적극적으로 참여하다cheok kkeuk jjeo geu ro cha myeo ha da

    participate actively

  • 적극적으로 권유하다cheok kkeuk jjeo geu ro kwo nyu ha da

    actively encourage

Similar words

능동적으로neungdongjeogeuro: Takes an active role and personally works to make things happen.
자발적으로chabaljeogeuro: Acts willingly from personal choice without being asked or pushed.
의욕적으로uiyokjjeogeuro: Approaches work with strong motivation and eagerness.

Definition in Korean

주저하지 않고 자신의 뜻을 행동으로 옮기는 태도나 방식으로, 부사형은 적극적으로 표현된다.chu jeo ha ji an ko cha si nui tteu seul haeng dong eu ro om gi neun tae do na pang si geu ro pu sa hyeong eun cheok kkeuk jjeo geu ro pyo hyeon doen da

Word origin

The word comes from a Sino-Korean compound linked to building up and reaching an extreme, which developed into the idea of a fully engaged attitude.

Usage tips

  • In applications, interviews, and group work, this word presents participation as a choice to step forward rather than passive agreement.

Opposites

  • 소극적으로sogeukjjeogeuropassivelyadverb

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