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Purpose in Korean 🇰🇷


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purpose 목적
How to say “purpose” in Korean? “목적”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “목적” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on purpose in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to remember:
• Break the word into two parts: "목" (mok) and "적" (jeok). Think of "목" as representing “head” or “main” and "적" as “target” or “object”—together they form “main target” or “purpose.”
• Associate "목적" (mok-jeok) with the idea of setting a clear target, much like how you set a goal in your daily tasks.

Explanations:
• "목적" (mok-jeok) means the aim, objective, or purpose behind an action.
• It is used to describe why something is done or the intended result of an action.

Other words that mean the same thing:
• 목표 (mokpyo) – goal; while slightly different, it is often used similarly when referring to setting aims.
• 의도 (uido) – intention; focuses on the mindset behind an action.
• 이유 (iyu) – reason; emphasizes the cause or rationale.

Alternate meanings / Slang:
• No common slang usage, but in grammar "목적어" (mok-jeokeo) refers to the object of a verb in a sentence, derived from the same root.

Examples of sentences:
1. 학교에 가는 목적을 잊지 마세요.
  Romanized: Hakgyoe ganeun mokjeogeul itji maseyo.
  English: Do not forget the purpose of going to school.

2. 그의 목적은 세상을 바꾸는 것이다.
  Romanized: Geu-ui mokjeogeun sesangeul bakkuneun geosida.
  English: His purpose is to change the world.

3. 여행의 목적은 새로운 경험을 쌓는 것이다.
  Romanized: Yeohaeng-ui mokjeogeun saeroun gyeongheomeul ssanneun geosida.
  English: The purpose of the trip is to gain new experiences.

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