Korean word

경쟁력

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeongjaengnyeok

Meaning

  • nouncompetitiveness

Example

이 회사는 경쟁력이 있다.i hoe sa neun kyeong jaeng nyeo gi it tta

This company is competitive.

Illustration for 경쟁력 (competitiveness)

More examples

우리는 국제 경쟁력을 높여야 한다.u ri neun kuk jje kyeong jaeng nyeo geul no pyeo ya han da

We must improve our international competitiveness.

Core concept

The qualities or advantages that let a person or organization compete successfully against others.

Common phrases

  • 경쟁력이 있다kyeong jaeng nyeo gi it tta

    be competitive

  • 경쟁력을 높이다kyeong jaeng nyeo geul no pi da

    improve competitiveness

  • 국제 경쟁력kuk jje kyeong jaeng nyeok

    international competitiveness

Similar words

장점changjeom: A favorable quality or feature of a person, thing, or plan.
이점ijeom: A benefit or favorable result gained from a situation or action.
우위uwi: A superior position created by better conditions or performance.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람보다 유리한 조건이나 장점을 바탕으로 경쟁할 수 있는 상태나 자질.ta reun sa ram bo da yu ri han cho geo ni na chang jeo meul pa tang eu ro kyeong jaeng hal ssu in neun sang tae na cha jil

Word origin

경쟁 (gyeongjaeng, "competition") combines with 력 (nyeok, "power or ability") to form a noun for the power to compete.

Usage tips

  • In business and policy writing, naming the area of strength, such as price, quality, or technology, makes this broad noun more informative.

Opposites

  • 열세yeolsecompetitive disadvantagenoun

Related words

  • 국제경쟁력kukjjegyeongjaengnyeokinternational competitivenessnoun
  • 가격경쟁력kagyeokkkyeongjaengnyeokprice competitivenessnoun

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