Korean word

다양

Pronunciation

Romanizationtayang

Meaning

  • adjectivevaried

Example

이 동네 음식이 다양해요.i tong ne eum si gi ta yang hae yo

The food in this neighborhood is varied.

Illustration for 다양 (varied)

More examples

축제에서는 다양한 공연이 열려요.chuk jje e seo neun ta yang han kong yeo ni yeol lyeo yo

A variety of performances are held at the festival.

Core concept

Different possibilities stand side by side, creating a rich and flexible range.

Common phrases

  • 다양한 음식ta yang han eum sik

    varied food

  • 다양한 선택ta yang han seon taek

    varied choices

  • 다양한 경험ta yang han kyeong heom

    varied experiences

Similar words

다채롭다tachaeroptta: A rich blend of colors, features, or experiences creates a lively sense of variety.
가지각색이다kajigakssaegida: Many kinds or appearances are present, and each has its own clear character.

Definition in Korean

한 대상에 여러 가지 형태나 선택지가 풍부하게 존재함을 나타내는 형용사.han tae sang e yeo reo ka ji hyeong tae na seon taek jji ga pung bu ha ge chon jae ha meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean origin combines the ideas of quantity and kind or form, making the word easy to connect with a broad selection.

Usage tips

  • When a Korean speaker uses this word about food or experiences, the focus is usually on the breadth of the selection rather than one unusual item.

Opposites

  • 단조롭다tanjoropttamonotonousadjective
  • 균일하다kyunilhadauniformadjective

Related words

  • 다양성tayangseongdiversitynoun
  • 다양화tayanghwadiversificationnoun
  • 다양하게tayanghagediverselyadverb

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