Korean word

강력하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkangnyeokada

Meaning

  • adjectivepowerful

Example

그의 목소리는 강력해요.keu ui mok sso ri neun kang nyeo kae yo

His voice is powerful.

Illustration for 강력하다 (powerful)

More examples

정부는 강력한 대책을 발표했다.cheong bu neun kang nyeo kan tae chae geul pal pyo haet tta

The government announced powerful measures.

Core concept

Force or influence comes through clearly and strongly, giving something real power over an effect or outcome.

Common phrases

  • 강력한 경고kang nyeo kan kyeong go

    powerful warning

  • 강력한 주장kang nyeo kan chu jang

    powerful argument

  • 강력한 지원kang nyeo kan chi won

    powerful support

Similar words

강하다kanghada: Having considerable strength, power, or impact.
세다seda: Having a high degree of force, such as in wind, water, sound, or taste.
강렬하다kangnyeolhada: Producing a vivid sensory or emotional effect that leaves a lasting impression.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것의 세기나 영향이 뚜렷하고 강하게 나타나는 상태를 가리키는 형용사.eo tteon keo sui se gi na yeong hyang i ttu ryeo ta go kang ha ge na ta na neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning strength and force with an adjective-forming ending, linking its form to force or influence.

Usage tips

  • English strong covers many situations, while this word often points to clear force or influence and therefore sounds more emphatic.

Other meanings

  • intenseadjective
  • strongadjective

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