Korean word

조정

Pronunciation

Romanizationchojeong

Meaning

  • nounadjustment

Example

볼륨을 조정해 주세요.pol lyu meul cho jeong hae chu se yo

Please adjust the volume.

Illustration for 조정 (adjustment)

More examples

일정을 조정해야 회의를 옮길 수 있어요.il jeong eul cho jeong hae ya hoe ui reul om gil ssu i sseo yo

We need to adjust the schedule to move the meeting.

Core concept

Making something fit the right level, or aligning different views and plans.

Common phrases

  • 볼륨을 조정하다pol lyu meul cho jeong ha da

    adjust the volume

  • 밝기를 조정하다pak kki reul cho jeong ha da

    adjust the brightness

  • 속도를 조정하다sok tto reul cho jeong ha da

    adjust the speed

Similar words

조절하다chojeolhada: Changes a device setting, amount, strength, or speed to reach a suitable level.
조율하다choyulhada: Coordinates schedules or small details so separate parts work together smoothly.
수정하다sujeonghada: Corrects errors or improves the wording, data, or appearance of written and visual content.
맞추다matchuda: Makes times, sizes, speeds, or ideas match so they fit together properly.

Definition in Korean

기기나 수치의 값을 알맞게 바꾸어 균형을 맞추다, 또는 서로 다른 의견이나 일정 등을 조율하여 합의나 일치를 이루다.ki gi na su chi ui kap sseul al mat kke pa kku eo kyun hyeong eul mat chu da tto neun seo ro ta reun ui gyeo ni na il jeong teung eul cho yul ha yeo ha bui na il chi reul i ru da

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements associated with regulating and arranging, giving it a natural link to both fine-tuning and coordination.

Usage tips

  • When people or schedules are involved, it often describes careful coordination rather than a simple change to one object.

Other meanings

  • mediatenoun

Opposites

  • 고정하다kojeonghadafixverb

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