Korean Conversation · Level 301
15 words
Korean word
프로젝트
Pronunciation
Romanizationpeurojekteu
Meaning
- nounproject
Example
새로운 프로젝트를 시작했어요.sae ro un peu ro jek teu reul si ja kae sseo yo
I started a new project.
More examples
프로젝트에 참여하면 많은 것을 배울 수 있어요.peu ro jek teu e cha myeo ha myeon ma neun keo seul pae ul ssu i sseo yo
You can learn a lot by taking part in a project.
Core concept
A goal-focused plan carried out as organized work, together with what that work produces.
Common phrases
새로운 프로젝트sae ro un peu ro jek teu
new project
프로젝트에 참여하다peu ro jek teu e cha myeo ha da
join a project
프로젝트를 맡다peu ro jek teu reul mat tta
be in charge of a project
Similar words
과제kwaje: A piece of work or a problem that someone is expected to complete or solve.
기획kihoek: The process of shaping an event or activity by deciding its content, order, timing, and budget.
사업saeop: A long-term organized venture that uses people and money to reach a goal or earn profit.
업무eommu: The regular official work and responsibilities assigned within a workplace.
Definition in Korean
특정 목표를 이루기 위해 계획을 세워 실행하는 일이나 그 결과물teuk jjeong mok pyo reul i ru gi wi hae kye hoe geul se wo sil haeng ha neun i ri na keu kyeol gwa mul
Word origin
The Korean noun comes from English project, whose Latin root suggests putting something forward toward a goal.
Usage tips
- English speakers often associate project with work that has a clear beginning and end, so the context shows whether it is formal, personal, or temporary.
Opposites
- 일상 업무ilsang eommuday-to-day worknoun
Related words
- 프로젝트팀peurojekteutimproject teamnoun
- 프로젝트 리더peurojekteu rideoproject leadernoun