Korean word

폭력

Pronunciation

Romanizationpongnyeok

Meaning

  • nounviolence

Example

폭력은 나쁜 행동입니다.pong nyeo geun na ppeun haeng dong im ni da

Violence is bad behavior.

Illustration for 폭력 (violence)

More examples

가해자는 폭력 행위를 인정했다.ka hae ja neun pong nyeok haeng wi reul in jeong haet tta

The perpetrator admitted committing an act of violence.

Core concept

Harm is imposed on someone through physical force, intimidation, or both.

Common phrases

  • 폭력 피해pong nyeok pi hae

    victim of violence

  • 폭력 행사pong nyeok haeng sa

    use of violence

  • 신체적 폭력sin che jeok pong nyeok

    physical violence

Similar words

폭행pokaeng: A direct physical attack that causes another person pain or injury.
위협wihyeop: A danger or warning of harm that makes people feel afraid or watchful.
학대hakttae: Long-term cruel treatment of a vulnerable person or animal.
괴롭힘koeropim: Repeated mean treatment or exclusion by peers that causes distress.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 신체적이나 정신적 해를 주기 위해 힘이나 위협을 사용하는 행위.ta reun sa ra me ge sin che jeo gi na cheong sin jeok hae reul chu gi wi hae hi mi na wi hyeo beul sa yong ha neun haeng wi

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean parts combine the ideas of violent action and strength, which gives the word its sense of force used to cause harm.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect violence only with hitting, but this word also fits coercion and threats, making it useful in serious social and news contexts.

Opposites

Related words

  • 폭력적pongnyeokjjeokviolentadjective
  • 폭력성pongnyeoksseongviolent naturenoun

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