Korean word

독창적

Pronunciation

Romanizationtokchangjeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveoriginal

Example

그는 독창적인 작품으로 유명하다.keu neun tok chang jeo gin chak pu meu ro yu myeong ha da

He is famous for his original works.

Illustration for 독창적 (original)

More examples

그 팀은 독창적인 아이디어로 문제를 해결했다.keu ti meun tok chang jeo gin a i di eo ro mun je reul hae gyeol haet tta

The team solved the problem with an original idea.

Core concept

It presents an idea, design, or form as noticeably different because of its creator's own distinctive thinking.

Common phrases

  • 독창적인 아이디어tok chang jeo gin a i di eo

    original idea

  • 독창적인 해결책tok chang jeo gin hae gyeol chaek

    original solution

Similar words

창의적changuijeok: Showing new ideas that are developed into a real product, plan, or artistic work.
참신하다chamsinhada: Having a fresh style or feature that feels new and makes something memorable.

Definition in Korean

새로운 발상이나 표현이 남과 달라 눈에 띄게 독특한 성질을 가진 상태.sae ro un pal sang i na pyo hyeo ni nam gwa tal la nu ne tti ge tok teu kan seong ji reul ka jin sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation joins morphemes meaning independent or alone, create, and having a quality, linking independent creation with a distinctive character.

Usage tips

  • English original can suggest either not copied or first in time, whereas this adjective is especially useful for praising the distinctive creativity of an idea, design, or work.

Other meanings

  • creativeadjective

Opposites

  • 진부한chinbuhantriteadjective

Related words

  • 독창성tokchangseongoriginalitynoun
  • 독창적으로tokchangjeogeurooriginallyadverb

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