Korean Dictionary
How to say "Practice Makes Perfect" in Korean
“Practice Makes Perfect” in Korean is 연습이 완벽을 만든다 (pronounced "Yeonseubi Wanbyeogeul Mandeunda").
연습이 완벽을 만든다
Yeonseubi Wanbyeogeul Mandeunda
Usage & Context
This proverb encourages repeated practice to master skills. It is often cited in Korean education and martial arts contexts.
Example Sentence
연습이 완벽을 만드니까 매일 연습하세요.
Practice makes perfect so practice every day.
How to use 연습이 완벽을 만든다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Practice Makes Perfect” is 연습이 완벽을 만든다, romanized as Yeonseubi Wanbyeogeul Mandeunda.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 연습이 완벽을 만든다.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'yeon-seup-i wan-byeok-eul man-deun-da'. The ㅍ in 완벽 is aspirated like English 'p' with a puff of air.
More Example Sentences
coaching a student
연습이 완벽을 만든다, 그러니까 매일 해야 해.
Practice makes perfect, so you have to do it every day.
philosophy of learning
연습이 완벽을 만든다고 믿어요.
I believe practice makes perfect.
music lesson
피아노도 연습이 완벽을 만드는 거예요.
With piano too, practice makes perfect.
Cultural Context
This direct translation is used, but Koreans more commonly say 연습만이 살 길이다 ('practice is the only path') or the classical 천리 길도 한 걸음부터 (a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step). Korean education culture puts enormous weight on repetitive practice — 반복 학습 (repetition learning) is foundational.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
연습이 제일 중요해요.
Practice is the most important thing.
매일 연습하세요.
Practice every day.
노력하는 사람은 못 이겨.
You can't beat someone who works hard.
Related Expressions
연습
yeonseup
practice
노력
noryeok
effort
반복
banbok
repetition
완벽
wanbyeok
perfection
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