No. 7,999 in Korean
act
The Korean word "act" (행동하다) means "to take action or do something."
In a sentence
그는 항상 친절한 척 행동한다.
He always acts as if he is kind.
Here, 'acts' (행동한다) conveys the behavior someone portrays.
그들은 연극에서 주요 역할을 맡아 연기했다.
They acted in a play as the main roles.
In this sentence, 'acted' (연기했다) refers to performing as characters in a theatrical play.
우리는 즉각적으로 행동을 취해야 한다.
We must take immediate action.
Here, 'action' (행동) means taking steps or measures promptly.
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