TOPIK · Level 271
15 words
Korean word
꼽히다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkkopida
Meaning
- verbbe chosen
Example
그는 올해의 선수로 꼽혔다.keu neun ol hae ui seon su ro kko pyeot tta
He was chosen as player of the year.
More examples
그 배우는 연예계의 대표로 꼽힌다.keu pae u neun yeo nye gye ui tae pyo ro kko pin da
That actor is considered a representative of the entertainment industry.
Core concept
Among several candidates, one stands out as the option that opinions or evaluations point toward.
Common phrases
후보로 꼽히다hu bo ro kko pi da
be considered a candidate
연예계의 대표로 꼽히다yeo nye gye ui tae pyo ro kko pi da
be considered a representative of the entertainment industry
Similar words
손꼽히다sonkkopida: Being counted among the small number considered especially excellent.
뽑히다ppopida: Being selected to join a team, take a position, or appear on a list.
지목되다chimokttoeda: Being specifically named from among several people or things.
선택되다seontaekttoeda: Being chosen after the available options are weighed.
Definition in Korean
여러 사람의 의견이나 평가로 여러 후보 가운데 특정 대상이 지목되거나 선택되는 상태를 이르는 동사.yeo reo sa ra mui ui gyeo ni na pyeong ga ro yeo reo hu bo ka un de teuk jjeong tae sang i chi mok ttoe geo na seon taek ttoe neun sang tae reul i reu neun tong sa
Word origin
The word comes from a native Korean verb for picking out or counting items one by one, with its passive form meaning to be picked out by others.
Usage tips
- It is common in reviews, reports, and discussions of rankings, where being picked out reflects public or expert opinion rather than a guaranteed official selection.
Other meanings
- be mentionedverb
- be consideredverb
Opposites
- 탈락하다tallakadabe eliminatedverb
Related words
- 꼽다kkopttachooseverb