Korean word

국가적

Pronunciation

Romanizationkukkkajeok

Meaning

  • adjectivenational

Example

이번 사태는 국가적 대응이 필요하다.i beon sa tae neun kuk kka jeok tae eung i pi ryo ha da

This situation calls for a national response.

Illustration for 국가적 (national)

More examples

정부는 국가적 정책을 발표했다.cheong bu neun kuk kka jeok cheong chae geul pal pyo haet tta

The government announced a national policy.

Core concept

A matter connected with the whole country at the national level.

Common phrases

  • 국가적 문제kuk kka jeok mun je

    national problem

  • 국가적 정책kuk kka jeok cheong chaek

    national policy

Similar words

전국적cheongukjjeok: Reaching all parts of the country or covering the country as a whole.
국가의kukkkaui: Connected with the state, its institutions, or its official responsibilities.
국민적kungminjeok: Describing broad interest, support, or feelings among the people of a country.
공공의konggongui: Connected with public interests, services, or property open to the community.

Definition in Korean

한 국가의 정책·위기·현상 등이 나라 전체 차원에서 일어남을 나타내는 형용사.han kuk kka ui cheong chaek wi gi hyeon sang teung i na ra cheon che cha wo ne seo i reo na meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines the noun meaning state or nation with a suffix meaning related to, creating the sense of national.

Usage tips

  • In formal news and policy writing, this adjective often marks the level at which a countrywide issue or response is discussed.

Opposites

Related words

  • 국가kukkkacountrynoun
  • 국가정책kukkkajeongchaeknational policynoun

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