Korean word

행동

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaengdong

Meaning

  • nounaction

Example

행동을 바꿔야 해.haeng dong eul pa kkwo ya hae

We have to change our actions.

Illustration for 행동 (action)

More examples

선생님이 학생의 행동을 지적했다.seon saeng ni mi hak ssaeng ui haeng dong eul chi jeo kaet tta

The teacher pointed out the student's behavior.

Core concept

What a person visibly does, says, or shows in response, including the way they conduct themselves.

Common phrases

  • 행동을 지적하다haeng dong eul chi jeo ka da

    point out someone's behavior

  • 행동의 변화haeng dong ui pyeon hwa

    change in behavior

Similar words

행위haengwi: A particular act done for a reason that can be recorded or judged.
태도taedo: A person's way of treating others and handling a situation.
동작tongjak: The visible way a body or object moves in one coordinated motion.
몸짓momjit: A hand or body movement that communicates meaning or feeling without words.

Definition in Korean

사람이 겉으로 보이는 몸짓이나 말, 또는 그로 나타나는 반응이나 처신을 통틀어 이르는 말sa ra mi keo teu ro po i neun mom ji si na mal tto neun keu ro na ta na neun pa neung i na cheo si neul tong teu reo i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines roots meaning to go or do and to move, linking physical movement with outward conduct.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English attitude, 행동 (haengdong, "conduct") does not by itself mean a person's private opinion or mood.

Other meanings

  • behaviornoun
  • deednoun

Opposites

  • 수동성sudongseongpassivitynoun

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