협력적인
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You are cooperative if you help your friends. If you share your toys, you are being cooperative. It is a good way to be!
A cooperative person likes to work in groups. They listen to others and help finish the job. It is easy to be friends with a cooperative person.
Being cooperative means you are willing to follow instructions and help the team. In the office, a cooperative employee is someone who communicates well and solves problems with others.
The term cooperative is often used to describe a positive attitude in negotiations. If a person is cooperative, they are open to compromise and finding a middle ground instead of being rigid.
In advanced contexts, cooperative can refer to economic models, such as a 'cooperative business' where members share ownership. It implies a strategic alignment of interests between parties to maximize efficiency.
Historically and linguistically, the term cooperative embodies the shift from individualistic labor to collective enterprise. It suggests a nuanced understanding of social dynamics where mutual benefit is prioritized over individual gain.
협력적인 in 30 Seconds
- Means willing to work together.
- Adjective form of 'cooperate'.
- Used for people and efforts.
- Key trait for teamwork.
When you call someone cooperative, you are giving them a big compliment! It means they are a great team player who is happy to work with others rather than doing everything alone.
Being cooperative is all about synergy. It is the opposite of being difficult or stubborn. Whether you are working on a school project or helping a neighbor, being cooperative makes the task easier and much more fun for everyone involved.
The word cooperative comes from the Latin word cooperari, which breaks down into co- (together) and operari (to work). So, literally, it means 'to work together.'
It entered English in the 17th century. Over time, it evolved from a simple verb describing the act of helping to an adjective describing the personality or nature of a person or group. It is a classic example of how Latin roots still shape our modern social vocabulary today.
You will hear this word often in professional and social settings. We often say someone is highly cooperative when they are very easy to work with.
In a business context, it is common to hear about a cooperative effort or a cooperative agreement. It is a formal yet positive word that fits perfectly in emails, performance reviews, and casual conversations about teamwork.
While 'cooperative' is a standard adjective, it relates to many team-based idioms. 1. Pull your weight: To do your fair share of the work. 2. On the same page: Agreeing with others. 3. Join forces: To combine efforts. 4. Play ball: To be willing to cooperate with someone's plan. 5. Team player: Someone who works well with others.
The word is pronounced koh-OP-er-uh-tiv. The stress is on the second syllable. It is an adjective, so it usually comes before a noun (a cooperative student) or after a linking verb (they were very cooperative).
It rhymes with 'operative.' Remember that it is a four-syllable word, and native speakers often blend the middle sounds quickly, making it sound like 'co-op-ra-tiv'.
Fun Fact
The term 'co-op' is a common shorthand for a cooperative business.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 'o' sounds.
Slightly faster middle.
Common Errors
- Misplacing stress
- Pronouncing every vowel
- Confusing with 'operative'
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
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Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Adjective usage
He is cooperative.
Suffixes
-ive for adjectives
Linking verbs
He remains cooperative.
Examples by Level
He is very cooperative.
He helps.
Adjective after verb.
She is a cooperative child.
Be cooperative today.
The team is cooperative.
They are helpful and cooperative.
Are you being cooperative?
We need a cooperative friend.
It is a cooperative game.
The students were very cooperative during the project.
She is a cooperative worker.
We need a cooperative attitude.
He was not very cooperative.
They signed a cooperative agreement.
The children are cooperative.
Is the new neighbor cooperative?
We had a cooperative meeting.
The suspect was cooperative with the police.
We need a more cooperative approach to this problem.
The two companies reached a cooperative deal.
She has a cooperative spirit.
They are working in a cooperative manner.
The staff was very cooperative.
He is known for being a cooperative colleague.
A cooperative effort is needed.
The witness was surprisingly cooperative during the trial.
They formed a cooperative alliance to save energy.
A cooperative environment fosters innovation.
He showed a cooperative attitude despite the setbacks.
The project failed due to a lack of cooperative planning.
They are seeking a cooperative solution.
The government is looking for cooperative partners.
She is a highly cooperative negotiator.
The cooperative nature of the research led to a breakthrough.
They engaged in a cooperative venture.
His cooperative stance surprised his rivals.
The international community needs a cooperative framework.
This is a cooperative effort between the two departments.
She maintained a cooperative demeanor throughout the crisis.
The system relies on cooperative interaction.
They drafted a cooperative strategy.
The study explores the cooperative evolution of social species.
They established a worker-owned cooperative.
The cooperative principle is central to their philosophy.
He advocated for a more cooperative global order.
The success hinges on cooperative intelligence.
They developed a cooperative model for shared resources.
The discourse shifted toward a cooperative paradigm.
Their cooperative engagement yielded significant results.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"Pull your weight"
Do your share of work
You need to pull your weight.
casual"On the same page"
Agreeing
Let's get on the same page.
neutral"Join forces"
Work together
We should join forces.
neutral"Play ball"
Agree to cooperate
He finally decided to play ball.
casual"Team player"
Someone who works well with others
She is a great team player.
neutral"In cahoots"
Secretly working together (often negative)
They were in cahoots.
casualEasily Confused
Similar meaning
Collaborative focuses on joint creation.
A collaborative project vs a cooperative attitude.
Same root
Verb vs adjective.
They cooperate (verb) to be cooperative (adj).
Same root
Noun vs adjective.
We need cooperation (noun).
Both imply agreement
Compliant implies following orders.
He was compliant (obeying) vs cooperative (helping).
Sentence Patterns
Subject + is + cooperative
He is cooperative.
Subject + is + very + cooperative
They are very cooperative.
Subject + remained + cooperative
She remained cooperative.
Subject + acted + in a + cooperative + manner
They acted in a cooperative manner.
It was a + cooperative + effort
It was a cooperative effort.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
Tips
Break it down
Workplace use
Teamwork culture
Adjective vs Noun
Stress the second syllable
Don't add extra 'a'
Co-op stores
Use it in sentences
Negotiations
Prepositions
Memorize It
Mnemonic
CO-OPER-ATIVE: CO (together) + OPER (work) + ATIVE (characteristic).
Visual Association
A group of people holding hands to build a house.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to say 'I am a cooperative person' to a friend today.
Word Origin
Latin
Original meaning: To work together
Cultural Context
None
Highly valued in schools and workplaces.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Work
- cooperative colleague
- cooperative environment
- cooperative effort
School
- cooperative student
- cooperative learning
- cooperative game
Negotiation
- cooperative approach
- cooperative stance
- cooperative deal
Law Enforcement
- cooperative witness
- cooperative suspect
- remained cooperative
Conversation Starters
"Who is the most cooperative person you know?"
"Why is it important to be cooperative at work?"
"Can you describe a cooperative project you did?"
"Is it hard to be cooperative when you disagree?"
"What makes a team cooperative?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you were cooperative.
Describe a situation where being cooperative saved the day.
Why do some people struggle to be cooperative?
How can you encourage others to be more cooperative?
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsTest Yourself
She is very ___.
Needs an adjective.
Which means to work together?
Cooperative means helpful.
Cooperative is a verb.
It is an adjective.
Word
Meaning
Synonyms match.
He is very cooperative.
The ___ effort was a success.
Adjective needed for noun.
Cooperative can describe a business model.
Yes, a co-op.
Which is an antonym?
Obstinate means stubborn.
He maintained a cooperative stance.
The ___ of the team was evident.
Noun needed.
Score: /10
Summary
Being cooperative means choosing to work with others to achieve success together.
- Means willing to work together.
- Adjective form of 'cooperate'.
- Used for people and efforts.
- Key trait for teamwork.
Break it down
Workplace use
Teamwork culture
Adjective vs Noun
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