Korean word

적성

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheoksseong

Meaning

nounaptitude

Example

그는 적성에 맞는 일을 찾고 있어요.keu neun cheok sseong e man neun i reul chat kko i sseo yo

He is looking for work suited to his aptitude.

More examples

저는 적성을 살릴 수 있는 일을 하고 싶어요.cheo neun cheok sseong eul sal lil ssu in neun i reul ha go si peo yo

I want to do work that lets me use my aptitude.

Core concept

A natural fit between a person's abilities and interests and a particular kind of work.

Common phrases

적성이 있다cheok sseong i it tta
have an aptitude
적성을 살리다cheok sseong eul sal li da
use one's aptitude
적성 검사cheok sseong keom sa
aptitude test

Similar words

소질sojil: Natural talent that may help someone succeed in a particular area.
흥미heungmi: A feeling of wanting to learn about or take part in something.
능력neungnyeok: The capacity to perform an action or complete a task.
성향seonghyang: A leaning toward a particular way of thinking, acting, or changing.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일에 잘 맞아 능률이나 만족을 낼 수 있는 성향eo tteon i re chal ma ja neung nyu ri na man jo geul nael ssu in neun seong hyang

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of suitability and personal nature, making the word easy to connect with a suitable role.

Usage tips

In career discussions, this word describes whether a field suits someone's nature, not just whether they have strong general skills.

Other meanings

suitabilitynoun

Related words

적성검사cheoksseonggeomsaaptitude testnoun