Korean word

활동하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwaldonghada

Meaning

  • verbbe active

Example

그는 동아리에서 활동해요.keu neun tong a ri e seo hwal dong hae yo

He is active in the club.

Illustration for 활동하다 (be active)

More examples

요즘은 온라인 커뮤니티에서 활동하고 있어요.yo jeu meun ol la in keo myu ni ti e seo hwal dong ha go i sseo yo

These days, I am active in an online community.

Core concept

Taking an active part in a group or field through time, effort, and involvement.

Common phrases

  • 동아리에서 활동하다tong a ri e seo hwal dong ha da

    be active in a club

  • 직장에서 활동하다chik jjang e seo hwal dong ha da

    be active at work

  • 온라인에서 활동하다ol la i ne seo hwal dong ha da

    be active online

Similar words

참여하다chamyeohada: Joining a project, discussion, or event and contributing effort or ideas.
참석하다chamseokada: Going to a meeting or event and being there when it takes place.
가입하다kaipada: Entering a group or service and gaining official membership after registration.

Definition in Korean

몸과 시간·노력을 들여 단체나 분야에서 여러 일을 하거나 참여하는 것을 나타내는 동사.mom gwa si gan no ryeo geul teu ryeo tan che na pu nya e seo yeo reo i reul ha geo na cha myeo ha neun keo seul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean noun 활동 (hwaldong, "activity") with 하다 (hada, "do"), giving the sense of doing or carrying out activities.

Usage tips

  • English be active can suggest physical energy, but this verb often describes involvement in an organization, field, or group as well.

Other meanings

  • participateverb
  • actverb
  • play an active roleverb

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