Korean word

낫다

Pronunciation

Romanizationnattta

Meaning

  • adjectivebetter

Example

차라리 집에서 쉬는 게 낫다.cha ra ri chi be seo swi neun ke nat tta

It's better to rest at home instead.

Illustration for 낫다 (better)

More examples

약을 먹으니까 증상이 많이 낫다.ya geul meo geu ni kka cheung sang i ma ni nat tta

After taking the medicine, the symptoms improved a lot.

Core concept

Among different possibilities, one has the more favorable result or state.

Common phrases

  • 하는 게 낫다ha neun ke nat tta

    better to do so

  • 차라리 낫다cha ra ri nat tta

    better off

  • 훨씬 낫다hwol ssin nat tta

    much better

Similar words

좋다chota: Having good qualities that make something pleasant or satisfying.
괜찮다kwaenchanta: Acceptable and not seriously bad even though it is not perfect.
나은naeun: Improved and in a more favorable state or condition.

Definition in Korean

다른 것보다 상태나 정도가 더 좋음을 가리키는 형용사.ta reun keot ppo da sang tae na cheong do ga teo cho eu meul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The deeper origin of this Korean word is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • This word helps express a preference without saying that the other choice is completely bad, which makes it useful for polite advice.

Opposites

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