실천하다
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- 실천하다 means putting plans or ideas into action.
- It bridges the gap between 'thinking' and 'doing'.
- Commonly used for habits, promises, and social values.
- Often paired with '계획' (plan) or '약속' (promise).
The Korean verb 실천하다 (silcheon-hada) is a sophisticated yet essential term that bridges the gap between thought and reality. At its core, it means to put a plan, an idea, a promise, or a theory into actual practice. Unlike simple 'doing' (하다), 실천하다 implies a conscious effort to follow through on a pre-existing intention or a moral obligation. It is the physical manifestation of an internal decision.
- Etymological Root
- The word is composed of two Hanja characters: 실 (實) meaning 'real', 'fruit', or 'fact', and 천 (踐) meaning 'to tread' or 'to step'. Literally, it means 'to step into reality'. This suggests a journey from the abstract world of thoughts into the concrete world of physical steps.
- Semantic Scope
- It is most commonly used in contexts involving self-improvement, environmental protection, social justice, and professional goal-setting. When you say you will '실천' something, you are not just performing a task; you are fulfilling a commitment to yourself or society.
"말보다는 실천이 중요하다."
— Common Korean Proverb (Action is more important than words)
In a psychological sense, 실천하다 is the antidote to procrastination. It is often paired with words like '계획' (plan), '약속' (promise), and '결심' (determination). For instance, if you decide to wake up at 6 AM every day, the act of actually getting out of bed when the alarm rings is the 실천. Without this verb, a plan remains a mere '공상' (daydream) or '말뿐인 계획' (a plan that is only words).
"작은 것부터 실천하는 습관을 기르세요." (Cultivate the habit of putting small things into practice.)
- Usage in Media
- You will frequently see this word in news headlines regarding environmental policies, such as '탄소 중립 실천' (Practicing carbon neutrality) or '나눔 실천' (Practicing sharing/charity).
"이론을 실천에 옮기는 것은 쉽지 않다." (It is not easy to move theory into practice.)
Ultimately, 실천하다 is about integrity. It is the alignment of one's external actions with one's internal values. Whether it is a student practicing a study schedule or a citizen practicing recycling, the word elevates the action from a simple chore to a meaningful implementation of a chosen path.
Using 실천하다 correctly requires understanding its grammatical environment and the types of objects it typically takes. As a transitive verb, it almost always requires an object marked by the particles -을/를. These objects are usually abstract nouns representing plans, ideas, or virtues.
1. Common Object Pairings
- 계획을 실천하다: To carry out a plan.
- 약속을 실천하다: To fulfill a promise (through action).
- 정의를 실천하다: To practice justice.
- 사랑을 실천하다: To practice love (usually through charity or kindness).
- 환경 보호를 실천하다: To practice environmental protection.
2. The Structure '실천에 옮기다'
A very common idiomatic expression is 실천에 옮기다, which literally means 'to move (something) into practice'. This emphasizes the transition from the planning stage to the action stage.
생각만 하지 말고 바로 실천에 옮기세요.
(Don't just think, move it into practice immediately.)
3. Conjugation Patterns
Since it ends in -하다, it follows the standard 'ha-verb' conjugation rules:
- Present Tense
- 실천해요 (Polite), 실천한다 (Plain)
- Past Tense
- 실천했어요 (Polite), 실천했다 (Plain)
- Future Tense
- 실천할 거예요 (Polite), 실천하겠다 (Intent)
- Noun Form
- 실천 (Action/Practice)
4. Adverbial Usage
To describe how someone practices something, you can use adverbs like 꾸준히 (consistently), 몸소 (personally/in person), or 적극적으로 (actively).
The word 실천하다 is ubiquitous in South Korea, appearing in formal, educational, and motivational contexts. It is a 'high-value' word that suggests discipline and social responsibility.
1. In Educational Settings
Teachers and professors often use this word to encourage students to apply what they have learned. It's not enough to know the theory; one must practice it.
"배운 내용을 삶 속에서 실천하는 것이 진정한 공부입니다."
(True studying is practicing what you've learned in your life.)
2. Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Government campaigns regarding public health, safety, or the environment almost always use 실천. You will see it on posters in the subway or in TV commercials.
- 에너지 절약 실천: Practicing energy conservation.
- 마스크 착용 실천: Practicing the wearing of masks.
- 분리수거 실천: Practicing separate trash disposal (recycling).
3. Self-Help and Business
In the world of '자기계발' (self-development), 실천하다 is the golden rule. Motivational speakers emphasize that '실천' is the only difference between success and failure.
"성공의 비결은 거창한 계획이 아니라 작은 실천에 있습니다."
(The secret to success lies not in grand plans, but in small actions.)
4. Religious and Ethical Discourses
In sermons or ethical lectures, the word is used to describe living out one's faith or values. '사랑의 실천' (The practice of love) is a common phrase in Christian and Buddhist contexts in Korea, referring to acts of service and charity.
While 실천하다 is a common word, learners often confuse it with other 'action' verbs. Understanding these nuances is key to sounding natural.
1. 실천하다 vs. 연습하다 (Practice)
English speakers often use 'practice' for both 'practicing a skill' and 'practicing a principle'. In Korean, these are distinct:
- 연습하다 (Yeonseup-hada): Repetitive training to improve a skill (e.g., piano, soccer, Korean language).
- 실천하다 (Silcheon-hada): Carrying out a plan or value (e.g., recycling, keeping a promise).
- Mistake: "피아노를 실천해요" (X) -> "피아노를 연습해요" (O)
2. 실천하다 vs. 실행하다 (Execute)
These are very close, but 실행하다 is more technical or administrative.
- 실행하다: Often used for computer programs ('run'), administrative orders, or technical execution.
- 실천하다: Often used for personal habits, moral values, or lifestyle changes.
3. Particle Errors
Some learners try to use -에 with 실천하다 because they think 'practice *in* reality'. However, 실천하다 is a transitive verb taking -을/를. If you want to use -에, you must use the phrase 실천에 옮기다.
To expand your vocabulary, it's helpful to know words that share a semantic field with 실천하다. Each has a slightly different flavor.
- 1. 이행하다 (Ihaeng-hada)
- This word specifically means 'to fulfill' or 'to carry out' a formal obligation, contract, or promise. It sounds more legal or official than 실천하다.
Example: 계약 내용을 이행하다 (To fulfill the terms of a contract). - 2. 수행하다 (Suhaeng-hada)
- This means 'to perform' or 'to conduct' a task or mission. It is often used in professional or military contexts.
Example: 임무를 수행하다 (To perform a mission). - 3. 행동하다 (Haengdong-hada)
- This is the general word for 'to act' or 'to behave'. While 실천하다 implies following a plan, 행동하다 is simply the physical act of doing something.
Example: 생각하기 전에 행동하지 마세요 (Don't act before you think). - 4. 적용하다 (Jeogyong-hada)
- This means 'to apply'. It is used when you apply a rule, law, or theory to a specific case.
Example: 새로운 기술을 현장에 적용하다 (To apply new technology to the field).
Choosing between these depends on whether you are talking about a personal habit (실천), a legal duty (이행), a professional task (수행), or a general action (행동).
How Formal Is It?
مستوى الصعوبة
قواعد يجب معرفتها
-기로 하다 (Decide to do)
-으려고 노력하다 (Try to do)
-ㄴ 대로 (As/In accordance with)
-기 위해 (In order to)
-어 보다 (Try doing)
أمثلة حسب المستوى
오늘 계획을 실천해요.
I practice my plan today.
Object + 을/를 + 실천하다
약속을 꼭 실천하세요.
Please practice your promise.
-세요 (Polite imperative)
작은 것부터 실천해요.
Practice from small things.
-부터 (From)
공부를 실천해요.
I practice studying (as planned).
Simple present tense
매일 실천하는 것이 좋아요.
It is good to practice every day.
-는 것 (Noun-making suffix)
어제는 실천했어요.
I practiced it yesterday.
Past tense -았/었-
우리는 실천해요.
We practice.
First person plural
말하고 실천해요.
Speak and practice.
-고 (And)
새해 다짐을 실천하고 있어요.
I am practicing my New Year's resolution.
-고 있다 (Present progressive)
건강을 위해 운동을 실천해요.
I practice exercise for my health.
-을 위해 (For the sake of)
분리수거를 잘 실천합시다.
Let's practice recycling well.
-읍시다 (Let's)
계획만 세우지 말고 실천하세요.
Don't just make plans, practice them.
-지 말고 (Don't ... but ...)
친절을 실천하는 사람이 되세요.
Become a person who practices kindness.
-는 (Adnominal suffix)
일찍 일어나는 것을 실천했어요.
I practiced waking up early.
Gerund construction
어려운 이웃을 돕는 일을 실천해요.
I practice helping neighbors in need.
Complex object
실천하기가 생각보다 어려워요.
Practicing is harder than I thought.
-기 (Noun form) + -가 (Subject particle)
이론을 실천에 옮기는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to put theory into practice.
실천에 옮기다 (Idiom)
환경 보호를 위해 텀블러 사용을 실천해요.
I practice using a tumbler for environmental protection.
Specific action as an object
말한 대로 실천하는 것은 쉽지 않아요.
Practicing as you said is not easy.
-ㄴ 대로 (As/In accordance with)
그는 자신의 신념을 실천하며 살아요.
He lives practicing his beliefs.
-(으)며 (While/And)
나눔을 실천하는 기업들이 늘고 있습니다.
The number of companies practicing sharing is increasing.
-고 있다 (Progressive state)
작은 습관부터 실천하면 큰 변화가 생겨요.
If you practice small habits, big changes happen.
-(으)면 (If)
배운 것을 바로 실천해 보세요.
Try practicing what you learned right away.
-어 보다 (Try doing)
정직을 실천하는 태도가 필요합니다.
An attitude of practicing honesty is necessary.
Abstract noun object
정부는 새로운 정책을 적극적으로 실천하고 있다.
The government is actively practicing (implementing) the new policy.
Adverbial usage
지식과 실천이 조화를 이루어야 합니다.
Knowledge and practice must achieve harmony.
Noun form '실천'
그는 평생 동안 검소한 삶을 실천했다.
He practiced a frugal life throughout his whole life.
Descriptive object
탄소 중립을 실천하기 위한 캠페인이 열렸다.
A campaign to practice carbon neutrality was held.
-기 위한 (In order to)
말뿐인 약속이 아니라 실천으로 보여주세요.
Show it through practice, not just words.
-으로 (By means of)
민주주의의 가치를 실천하는 것이 우리의 의무다.
Practicing the values of democracy is our duty.
Possessive + Noun object
그는 말과 행동이 일치하는 실천가이다.
He is a man of action whose words and deeds match.
실천가 (Practitioner/Man of action)
어려운 상황에서도 정의를 실천하기란 쉽지 않다.
It is not easy to practice justice even in difficult situations.
-기란 (As for doing...)
이론적 고찰에 그치지 않고 실천적 대안을 제시해야 한다.
We must suggest practical alternatives rather than stopping at theoretical considerations.
실천적 (Practical - Adjective form)
그 학자는 자신의 철학을 삶으로 실천한 인물이다.
That scholar is a person who practiced his philosophy through his life.
Philosophical context
윤리적 가이드라인을 현장에서 어떻게 실천할지가 관건이다.
The key is how to practice ethical guidelines in the field.
-ㄹ지가 관건이다 (The key is whether/how...)
지행합일의 정신을 실천하는 것이 선비의 도리였다.
Practicing the spirit of unity between knowledge and action was the duty of a scholar.
Historical/Cultural context
시민들의 자발적인 실천이 사회 변화의 원동력이 된다.
Citizens' voluntary practice becomes the driving force of social change.
Abstract social context
그 정책은 실천 과정에서 예상치 못한 난관에 부딪혔다.
The policy hit unexpected obstacles during the practice (implementation) process.
Process-oriented usage
진정한 리더십은 솔선수범하여 실천하는 데서 나온다.
True leadership comes from practicing by leading by example.
솔선수범 (Leading by example)
예술적 영감을 작품으로 실천해내는 과정은 고통스럽다.
The process of practicing (realizing) artistic inspiration into a work is painful.
-어 내다 (To achieve/do through effort)
관념적 유희를 넘어 구체적인 실천의 장으로 나아가야 한다.
We must move beyond conceptual play to the arena of concrete practice.
Highly formal/Literary
실천이 결여된 이론은 공허한 메아리에 불과하다.
Theory lacking practice is nothing more than an empty echo.
-에 불과하다 (Nothing more than)
역사적 소명을 실천하기 위해 그는 자신의 안위를 포기했다.
To practice his historical calling, he gave up his own safety.
High-level vocabulary (소명, 안위)
현대 사회에서 지속 가능한 발전을 실천하는 것은 실존적 과제다.
Practicing sustainable development in modern society is an existential task.
Academic/Global context
그의 문학은 현실 비판을 넘어 실천적 지평을 넓혔다는 평가를 받는다.
His literature is evaluated as having broadened the practical horizon beyond criticizing reality.
Literary criticism context
도덕적 당위성을 실천적 행위로 치환하는 메커니즘을 분석하다.
Analyze the mechanism of substituting moral necessity with practical action.
Scientific/Analytical context
법치주의의 실천은 단순히 법을 지키는 것 이상의 의미를 지닌다.
The practice of the rule of law holds meaning beyond simply obeying laws.
Legal/Political philosophy
자아실현을 향한 끊임없는 실천이 인간의 존엄성을 증명한다.
Constant practice toward self-actualization proves human dignity.
Existential/Humanistic
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
يُخلط عادةً مع
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
سهل الخلط
أنماط الجُمل
كيفية الاستخدام
Implies a sense of duty or follow-through.
Very high in formal and educational contexts.
- Using 실천하다 for skill practice (piano, sports).
- Using the particle -에 instead of -을/를.
- Confusing it with '실현하다' (to realize a dream).
- Using it for simple, unplanned actions.
- Forgetting the '하다' in the verb form.
نصائح
Object Particle
Always use -을/를 with the thing you are practicing.
Noun Form
The noun '실천' is often used alone in slogans like '실천이 답이다' (Action is the answer).
Tone
Using this word makes you sound determined and reliable.
Essay Tip
Use it to conclude an argument about how to solve a problem.
Values
Remember that '실천' is a highly valued trait in Korean culture.
Real Step
Think of 'Sil' (Real) + 'Cheon' (Step). A real step.
Not for Skills
Don't use it for piano or soccer practice.
Synonym Choice
Use '이행' for contracts and '실천' for personal goals.
News Key
It's a keyword in news about environmental or social policies.
Adjective Form
Use '실천적' to describe a 'practical' solution or person.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'Sil' as 'Seal the deal' and 'Cheon' as 'Action'. You seal the deal with action.
أصل الكلمة
Sino-Korean word where '실' means reality/truth and '천' means to tread/step.
السياق الثقافي
Religious groups in Korea often use '나눔의 실천' (practice of sharing) for their charity work.
Companies value employees who can '실천' strategies rather than just propose them.
Korean schools emphasize '실천 위주의 교육' (practice-oriented education).
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
بدايات محادثة
"올해 세운 계획을 잘 실천하고 있나요?"
"환경 보호를 위해 무엇을 실천하고 계세요?"
"실천하기 가장 어려운 약속은 무엇인가요?"
"말보다 실천이 중요하다고 생각하시나요?"
"어떻게 하면 실천력을 높일 수 있을까요?"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
오늘 내가 실천한 작은 일 세 가지.
내가 꼭 실천하고 싶은 인생의 목표.
실천에 옮기지 못해 후회했던 경험.
나에게 '실천'이란 어떤 의미인가?
내일부터 실천할 새로운 습관.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, for sports training, use 연습하다. Use 실천하다 if you are following a specific training *plan*.
Yes, it is a Sino-Korean word, so it sounds more formal than just '하다'.
실천 is more about personal/moral action; 실행 is more about technical/administrative execution.
Yes, '약속을 실천하다' is a very common and natural expression.
You can say '실천가' or '실천력이 좋은 사람'.
They are similar, but '실천에 옮기다' sounds more idiomatic and emphasizes the 'moving' part.
Yes, '신앙을 실천하다' means to live out one's faith.
Commonly '방치' (neglect) or '포기' (giving up).
Yes, very often regarding strategy implementation.
Yes, they learn it early in school regarding habits and rules.
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Summary
The word 실천하다 is essential for expressing the fulfillment of intentions. It elevates a simple action to a meaningful implementation of a goal or value, making it a cornerstone of personal and social progress in Korean discourse.
- 실천하다 means putting plans or ideas into action.
- It bridges the gap between 'thinking' and 'doing'.
- Commonly used for habits, promises, and social values.
- Often paired with '계획' (plan) or '약속' (promise).
Object Particle
Always use -을/를 with the thing you are practicing.
Noun Form
The noun '실천' is often used alone in slogans like '실천이 답이다' (Action is the answer).
Tone
Using this word makes you sound determined and reliable.
Essay Tip
Use it to conclude an argument about how to solve a problem.
مثال
계획을 세우는 것보다 실천하는 것이 더 중요하다.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات society
수용하다
B2قبول أو استيعاب. يُستخدم للأفكار أو للقدرة الاستيعابية للمكان.
성인
A1بالغ؛ شخص وصل إلى السن القانوني.
선진화
B1عملية التحديث للوصول إلى مستوى الدول المتقدمة.
가중되다
B2تفاقمت الأعباء الاقتصادية بسبب ارتفاع الأسعار. (Economic burdens were aggravated due to rising prices.)
지향
B2فعل السعي نحو اتجاه معين أو هدف أو حالة مثالية.
소외
B2حالة العزلة أو الاستبعاد من مجموعة أو مجتمع؛ الاغتراب. 'يشعر كبار السن بالتهميش (소외) في العصر الرقمي.'
또한
A1بالإضافة إلى ذلك؛ علاوة على ذلك. تستخدم لربط جملتين وإضافة معلومات جديدة.
대안
B2خطة أو اقتراح أو خيار يمكن أن يحل محل خيار قائم، عادة لحل مشكلة. يجب علينا إيجاد بديل عملي لهذه الاستراتيجية الفاشلة.
비록
A1بالرغم من؛ على الرغم من. يستخدم للتعبير عن التناقض.
도래
B1وصول أو بداية فترة أو حدث أو عصر مهم.