Korean Dictionary
How to say "Achievement" in Korean
“Achievement” in Korean is 업적 (pronounced "eopjeok").
업적
eopjeok
Usage & Context
In-game milestones or challenges that players can unlock to demonstrate their accomplishments. Collecting achievements is a popular side activity in Korean online games that adds replay value.
Example Sentence
모든 업적을 달성하는 데 100시간이 걸렸어요.
It took 100 hours to achieve all the achievements.
How to use 업적 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Achievement” is 업적, romanized as eopjeok.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '업' (eop), sounds like 'up' in English, but with a slightly more rounded 'o' sound. The second syllable, '적' (jeok), rhymes with 'jock' but with a softer 'j' sound, almost like 'jeok' in 'project'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a historical figure's legacy.
그 과학자의 업적은 인류 역사에 큰 영향을 미쳤다.
The scientist's achievements had a great impact on human history.
Reflecting on a successful team project.
이번 프로젝트에서 가장 큰 업적은 팀워크였어요.
The biggest achievement in this project was teamwork.
Talking about gaming side quests.
게임에서 숨겨진 업적을 찾아내는 재미가 쏠쏠해요.
It's quite fun to find hidden achievements in games.
Cultural Context
While '업적' directly translates to 'achievement,' it often carries a sense of significant accomplishment or contribution, rather than just any small task. In gaming, it refers to the 'achievement' systems popular in Korean online and mobile games, encouraging players to explore all game aspects. Beyond gaming, it's used for historical figures, scientific breakthroughs, or major career milestones, often implying a lasting impact.
Editorial note
We review entries like 업적 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
업적 달성
achieve an achievement (common in games)
위대한 업적
great achievement
업적을 남기다
leave a legacy/achievement
Related Expressions
성취
seongchwi
accomplishment, attainment (more general, personal)
공적
gongjeok
meritorious deed, public service achievement (often for public figures)
성과
seonggwa
result, outcome, performance (often business/work-related)
기록
girok
record (can be an achievement in sports/gaming)
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