English–Korean

“obvious” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationppeonhada

Example

그의 변명은 뻔해.keu ui pyeon myeong eun ppeon hae

His excuse is obvious.

Illustration for 뻔하다 (obvious)

How to say “obvious” in Korean

“Obvious” in Korean is 뻔하다 (ppeonhada).

A hidden purpose or expected result shows through so clearly that little guessing is needed.

Full entry for 뻔하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 뻔하다

그 영화의 결말은 뻔해.keu yeong hwa ui kyeol ma reun ppeon hae

The ending of that movie is predictable.

Tips for using 뻔하다

  • English speakers may hear obvious as neutral, but this Korean adjective often sounds sharper when it exposes a weak excuse or transparent motive.

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