Korean word

활동

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwaldong

Meaning

  • nounactivity

Example

아이들이 놀이터에서 활동을 하고 있어요.a i deu ri no ri teo e seo hwal dong eul ha go i sseo yo

The children are taking part in an activity at the playground.

Illustration for 활동 (activity)

More examples

팀 프로젝트에서는 각자의 활동이 중요해요.tim peu ro jek teu e seo neun kak jja ui hwal dong i chung yo hae yo

In team projects, each person's activity is important.

Core concept

Something a person does with energy and purpose, whether physical or mental.

Common phrases

  • 사회 활동sa hoe hwal dong

    social activity

  • 활동을 하다hwal dong eul ha da

    engage in an activity

  • 자원봉사 활동cha won bong sa hwal dong

    volunteer activity

Similar words

행동haengdong: A person's visible action, words, or way of behaving.
일il: A task, errand, or matter that needs to be handled.
운동undong: Regular body movement done to improve health and fitness.
참여chamyeo: Taking an active role in a shared event or activity.

Definition in Korean

몸을 쓰는 일뿐 아니라 마음이나 지적 노력을 포함해 어떤 목적을 위해 행하는 일이나 움직임을 가리키는 말.mo meul sseu neun il ppun a ni ra ma eu mi na chi jeok no ryeo geul po ham hae eo tteon mok jjeo geul wi hae haeng ha neun i ri na um ji gi meul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

Its two Sino-Korean elements carry the ideas of being active and moving, which together suggest purposeful action.

Usage tips

  • When a Korean school schedule mentions this word, it may include studying, sports, or club work, so it is not limited to play.

Opposites

Related words

  • 활동적hwaldongjeokactiveadjective
  • 활동가hwaldonggaactivistnoun
  • 활동량hwaldongnyangactivity levelnoun

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