Korean learner dictionary

격동

gyeokdong · turbulence; violent change; upheaval

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 28797

Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 격똥Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade

1.
사회의 상황이 매우 빠르고 급격하게 변함.
English: turbulence; violent change; upheaval — A state in which the circumstances of a society change rapidly and dramatically.
Examples
- 격동의 100년.
- 격동의 반세기.
- 격동의 역사.
- 격동의 소용돌이.
- 격동의 시대.
- 격동을 하다.

Origin: 激動