자발적이다
To be voluntary or done of one's own free will without external pressure or compulsion.
Examples
3 of 5학생들의 자발적인 참여가 중요하다.
Voluntary participation of students is important.
우리는 자발적으로 성금을 모았다.
We collected donations voluntarily.
그는 자발적 퇴사를 선택했다.
He chose voluntary resignation.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ja-bal (자발) - Ja (자) means 'Self' (스스로 자). You do it by yourself.
Quick Quiz
이번 캠페인은 시민들의 ( ) 참여로 성공했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자발적인
Examples
학생들의 자발적인 참여가 중요하다.
academicVoluntary participation of students is important.
우리는 자발적으로 성금을 모았다.
everydayWe collected donations voluntarily.
그는 자발적 퇴사를 선택했다.
businessHe chose voluntary resignation.
너 자발적으로 하는 거니, 아니면 시켜서 하는 거니?
informalAre you doing it voluntarily, or because you were told to?
정부는 기업의 자발적인 협조를 당부했다.
formalThe government requested the voluntary cooperation of companies.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
자발적 격리
voluntary isolation/quarantine
자발적 가난
voluntary poverty
자발적 복종
voluntary obedience
Often Confused With
자동적이다 is 'automatic' (machine-like), while 자발적이다 is 'voluntary' (human will).
Usage Notes
Highly valued in democratic societies and workplace cultures.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '자연적이다' (natural).
Memory Tip
Ja-bal (자발) - Ja (자) means 'Self' (스스로 자). You do it by yourself.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 自 (self) and 發 (to issue/start).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 캠페인은 시민들의 ( ) 참여로 성공했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자발적인
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