Korean word

거대

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeodae

Meaning

  • adjectivehuge

Example

도시에 거대한 건물이 들어섰다.to si e keo dae han keon mu ri teu reo seot tta

A huge building went up in the city.

Illustration for 거대 (huge)

More examples

사회적 변화는 거대한 영향을 미쳤다.sa hoe jeok pyeon hwa neun keo dae han yeong hyang eul mi cheot tta

Social change had a huge impact.

Core concept

Something so large that it dominates the surrounding scene.

Common phrases

  • 거대한 규모keo dae han kyu mo

    huge scale

  • 거대한 변화keo dae han pyeon hwa

    huge change

  • 거대한 영향keo dae han yeong hyang

    huge impact

Similar words

크다keuda: Indicates greater-than-usual size, extent, height, distance, or amount.
엄청나다eomcheongnada: Describes a person, thing, or event far beyond the normal range in size, amount, or intensity.
어마어마하다eomaeomahada: Describes an astonishing scale or degree that exceeds ordinary expectations.
커다랗다keodarata: Describes something visibly large enough to stand out at once.

Definition in Korean

아주 크거나 규모가 매우 큰 상태를 가리키는 형용사a ju keu geo na kyu mo ga mae u keun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning great and large, directly linking it to exceptional size.

Usage tips

  • This adjective has a formal, written feel, so everyday Korean often uses simpler expressions for casual talk about size.

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