Korean word

훈련

Pronunciation

Romanizationhullyeon

Meaning

  • nountraining

Example

군대에서 훈련을 받았어.kun dae e seo hul lyeo neul pa da sseo

I received training in the army.

Illustration for 훈련 (training)

More examples

나는 직장에서 훈련을 받았다.na neun chik jjang e seo hul lyeo neul pa dat tta

I received training at work.

Core concept

Guided, repeated practice that builds a skill or trains people to act in an organized way.

Common phrases

  • 훈련을 받다hul lyeo neul pat tta

    receive training

  • 훈련을 시키다hul lyeo neul si ki da

    provide training

  • 직무 훈련ching mu hul lyeon

    job training

Similar words

연습yeonseup: Focused repetition that makes a skill easier, better, or ready for use.
교육kyoyuk: Systematic teaching that gives people knowledge and supports their growth.
수련suryeon: Steady practice over a long period to develop skill, discipline, and inner strength.

Definition in Korean

지도자에게 지시를 받아 반복적으로 기술이나 행동을 익히는 조직적 활동chi do ja e ge chi si reul pa da pan bok jjeo geu ro ki su ri na haeng dong eul i ki neun cho jik jjeok hwal dong

Word origin

훈련 (hulryeon, "training") combines Sino-Korean elements for instruction and repeated practice to express skill building under guidance.

Usage tips

  • Unlike casual practice, this word often fits formal settings such as military units, workplaces, or other organized groups.

Related words

  • 훈련하다hullyeonhadatrainverb
  • 훈련생hullyeonsaengtraineenoun
  • 훈련병hullyeonbyeongrecruitnoun

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