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목표

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '목표' (mokpyo) means 'goal' or 'objective.' It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to describe something one aims to achieve.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '목표' when discussing plans, ambitions, or targets, such as sales goals, career objectives, or personal achievements.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 목표를 세우다: to set a goal
  • 목표를 달성하다: to achieve a goal
  • 목표를 향해 나아가다: to move toward a goal

These collocations are frequently used in conversations about planning and progress.

Register and Politeness

'목표' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal settings. The politeness level depends on the verbs and sentence endings used with it.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '목표' with '목적' (purpose). While both relate to aims, '목표' is more about specific, measurable goals, whereas '목적' refers to the broader purpose or reason behind actions.

Example Sentences

내년까지 매출 목표를 달성해야 합니다.

Naenyeonkkaji maechul mokpyoreul dalseonghaeya hamnida.

We must achieve the sales goal by next year.

목표를 세우고 계획적으로 행동하는 것이 중요해요.

Mokpyoreul seugo gyehoegjeogeuro haengdonghaneun geosi jungyohaeyo.

Setting goals and acting systematically is important.

그의 목표는 의사가 되는 것입니다.

Geuui mokpyo neun uisaga doeneun geosimnida.

His goal is to become a doctor.