Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 훈련 | hullyeon | [ˈɸʷu(ː)ʎʎʌ̹n] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 트레이닝 | teureining | [tʰɯɾe̞iniŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The term refers to the activity of imparting or acquiring specific skills. You can use 업무 훈련 for job training, 현장 연수 for on-site training and 연수 계획 for a training plan. Related verbs include 연수를 받다 (to receive training), 연수를 하다 (to do training) and 연수를 실시하다 (to conduct training). For time-related contexts, 연수 기간 means training period and 진행 중인 연수 means ongoing training.
Which one should you use?
훈련 is the native Korean word typically used for formal, systematic or military-style training. In contrast, the loanword 트레이닝 is used in more casual or modern contexts, specifically regarding physical fitness, bodybuilding or sports training sessions. While 훈련 focuses on skill acquisition, it is distinct from 교육, which is the appropriate term for general academic or theoretical education.
How do you pronounce it?
hullyeon
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use 훈련 when you are referring to general academic or theoretical education. Instead, use 교육.
Did you know?
- The Sino-Korean roots of 훈련 are quite poetic, combining the character for 'instruct' with the character for 'to forge' or 'to refine' metal. This implies that training is a process of tempering a person like a blade.
- In high-pressure corporate environments, the phrase 스파르타식 훈련 is used to describe 'Spartan-style' training that is extremely rigorous and demanding.
- When referring to 'training' as a habit of self-improvement, Koreans may use the word 수련, which implies a spiritual or mental discipline like martial arts.
Examples in context
- 교육과 직업 훈련을 혼동해서는 안 된다.One should not confuse education with job training.This sentence is useful for distinguishing between education and the use of 훈련.Tatoeba #13420401 by Uwe, translation #544646 by Dejo
- 메리는 응급 의료사가 되기 위한 훈련을 다 받았다.Mary completed the training to become an emergency medical technician.This sentence shows how to describe completing training using 훈련.Tatoeba #6464988 by dalgarak, translation #6464040 by CarpeLanam
- 직원 교육을 해야 합니다.We need to conduct employee training.
- 작전 훈련은 절대적으로 중요합니다.Operational training is absolutely crucial.
- 어제 연수 어땠어?How was the training yesterday?
- 연수를 받는 동안 많이 배웠어.I learned a lot during the training.
- 연수를 시작하시기 전에 준비물을 확인해주세요.Please check the preparation materials before you start the training.
- 신입 사원을 위한 훈련이 시작되었다.sin-ip sa-won-eul wi-han hun-lyeon-i si-jak-dyeot-da.Training for new employees has begun.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Minjun are discussing their new job orientation.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 내일 훈련 시간이 언제예요?Minjun ssi, naeil hunryeon sigani eonjeyeyo?Minjun, what time is the training tomorrow?
- 민준 Min-jun오전 아홉 시에 시작합니다.ojeon ahop sie sijakhamnida.It starts at nine in the morning.
- 서연 Seo-yeon훈련 장소는 어디인가요?hunryeon jangsoneun eodingayo?Where is the training location?
- 민준 Min-jun2층 회의실로 오세요.icheung hoeuisillo oseyo.Please come to the second-floor meeting room.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “training” translations and entries 훈련, 트레이닝, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 트레이닝, 훈련, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
