English–Korean

“unique” in Korean

Korean

Also고유 (koyu) · 독특하다 (tokteukada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationteugihada

Example

이 음식은 특이해요.i eum si geun teu gi hae yo

This dish is unique.

Illustration for 특이하다 (unique)

How to say “unique” in Korean

“Unique” in Korean is 특이하다 (teugihada).

Something stands out because it has a quality unlike what is usual.

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

Example sentences with 특이하다

그 가게 분위기가 특이해요.keu ka ge pu nwi gi ga teu gi hae yo

The atmosphere of that store is unusual.

Tips for using 특이하다

  • In everyday Korean, this word can describe food, clothing, or ideas without saying they are bad, so context shows whether it expresses praise or simple observation.

Other Korean words for “unique”

이 제품은 고유의 디자인으로 유명하다.i che pu meun ko yu ui ti ja i neu ro yu myeong ha da

This product is famous for its unique design.

그 사람은 독특해요.keu sa ra meun tok teu kae yo

That person is unique.

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