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15 words
Korean word
공식적
Pronunciation
Romanizationkongsikjjeok
Meaning
- adjectiveofficial
Example
그 발표는 공식적이다.keu pal pyo neun kong sik jjeo gi da
The announcement is official.
More examples
회사에서는 공식적인 입장을 밝혔다.hoe sa e seo neun kong sik jjeo gin ip jjang eul pal kyeot tta
The company stated its official position.
Core concept
A status backed by recognized public authority rather than personal opinion.
Common phrases
공식적인 발표kong sik jjeo gin pal pyo
official announcement
공식적 입장kong sik jjeok ip jjang
official position
공식적인 문서kong sik jjeo gin mun seo
official document
Similar words
정식cheongsik: A properly established arrangement follows the required procedure and is formally recognized.
공적인kongjeogin: A matter involving the community or a public institution is public.
비공식적pigongsikjjeok: A position or arrangement made without public authorization is unofficial.
Definition in Korean
정부나 기관 등 공적 권한을 가진 주체가 인정하거나 발표한 방식이나 상태를 나타내는 성질cheong bu na ki gwan teung kong jeok kwon ha neul ka jin chu che ga in jeong ha geo na pal pyo han pang si gi na sang tae reul na ta nae neun seong jil
Word origin
The word combines a Sino-Korean term meaning official form with a suffix that expresses the related quality.
Usage tips
- It often sounds more institutional than everyday English, so it commonly appears in announcements, notices, and documents rather than relaxed conversation.