Korean Dictionary
How to say "OKR" in Korean
“OKR” in Korean is 목표와 핵심 결과 (pronounced "mokpyowa haeksim gyeolgwa").
목표와 핵심 결과
mokpyowa haeksim gyeolgwa
Usage & Context
A goal-setting framework defining objectives and measurable results. OKRs in Korean companies align teams toward common goals. They are reviewed quarterly.
Example Sentence
분기별 OKR을 설정했습니다.
We set quarterly OKRs.
How to use 목표와 핵심 결과 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “OKR” is 목표와 핵심 결과, romanized as mokpyowa haeksim gyeolgwa.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 목표와 핵심 결과.
Pronunciation Guide
The full term "목표와 핵심 결과" is pronounced: "Mok-pyo-wa" sounds like 'mock-pyo-wah' (mock as in 'mock test', pyo like 'pyo-neer', wa like 'wah!'). "Haek-sim" is 'heck-shim' (heck as in 'what the heck', shim like 'shimmy'). "Gyeol-gwa" is 'gyul-gwah' (gyul like 'gull' with a 'y' sound, gwah like 'gwa-camole'). The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Setting team goals for the upcoming quarter.
우리 팀의 다음 분기 OKR은 고객 만족도 90% 달성입니다.
Our team's OKR for next quarter is to achieve 90% customer satisfaction.
Discussing participation in a company training session.
OKR 워크숍에서 다들 적극적으로 참여했어요.
Everyone actively participated in the OKR workshop.
Planning a weekly team meeting to check on goal progress.
이번 주에 OKR 진행 상황을 점검할 예정입니다.
We plan to review the OKR progress this week.
Cultural Context
While "OKR" is an English acronym, its full Korean translation "목표와 핵심 결과" (mokpyowa haeksim gyeolgwa) is often used in formal business settings or when explaining the concept. However, in daily corporate conversations, especially in tech or startup environments, the English acronym "OKR" is very commonly used directly, sometimes even more than the full Korean term, reflecting the global influence on modern Korean business practices.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 목표와 핵심 결과 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
OKR 설정
Setting OKRs
OKR 달성
Achieving OKRs
OKR 검토
Reviewing OKRs
Related Expressions
목표
mokpyo
Goal, Objective
핵심 성과 지표
haeksim seonggwa jipyo
Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
전략
jeollyak
Strategy
성과 관리
seonggwa gwanri
Performance Management
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