Korean word

지속적

Pronunciation

Romanizationchisokjjeok

Meaning

  • adjectivelasting

Example

그 효과는 지속적이다.keu hyo gwa neun chi sok jjeo gi da

The effect is lasting.

Illustration for 지속적 (lasting)

More examples

지속적인 노력 덕분에 성과가 났다.chi sok jjeo gin no ryeok teok ppu ne seong gwa ga nat tta

Thanks to sustained effort, results were achieved.

Core concept

A state or effect that keeps going over time without stopping.

Common phrases

  • 지속적인 노력chi sok jjeo gin no ryeok

    sustained effort

  • 지속적인 증가chi sok jjeo gin cheung ga

    ongoing increase

  • 지속적인 발전chi sok jjeo gin pal jjeon

    continuous development

Similar words

계속적인kyesokjjeogin: A state or process continues steadily as part of an ongoing situation.
끊임없는kkeunimeomneun: Something happens continuously without stopping for a break.
계속되는kyesokttoeneun: An event or action continues to take place over time.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상태나 현상이 오랜 기간에 걸쳐 끊기지 않고 계속 유지되는 성질을 나타내는 형용사.eo tteon sang tae na hyeon sang i o raen ki ga ne keol cheo kkeun ki ji an ko kye sok yu ji doe neun seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean base meaning continuation with the adjectival suffix -jeok, giving the sense of a quality that keeps going over time.

Usage tips

  • This adjective is especially useful in formal reports when an effect or condition continues rather than happening only once.

Other meanings

  • ongoingadjective
  • continuousadjective

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