Korean word

독특하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtokteukada

Meaning

  • adjectiveunique

Example

그 사람은 독특해요.keu sa ra meun tok teu kae yo

That person is unique.

Illustration for 독특하다 (unique)

More examples

이 음식은 독특한 맛이 나요.i eum si geun tok teu kan ma si na yo

This food has a unique flavor.

Core concept

A noticeable feature sets a person or thing apart from the usual and makes it easy to recognize.

Common phrases

  • 독특한 분위기tok teu kan pu nwi gi

    unique atmosphere

  • 독특한 표현tok teu kan pyo hyeon

    unique expression

  • 독특한 맛tok teu kan mat

    unique flavor

Similar words

특이하다teugihada: Unusual in a noticeable way, without necessarily being good or bad.
개성적이다kaeseongjeogida: Expressing a clear individual character in style, appearance, or behavior.

Definition in Korean

보통과 달라 눈에 띄는 특징이나 성질을 지녀 다른 것과 쉽게 구별되는 상태를 가리킨다.po tong gwa tal la nu ne tti neun teuk jjing i na seong ji reul chi nyeo ta reun keot kkwa swip kke ku byeol doe neun sang tae reul ka ri kin da

Word origin

This adjective combines Sino-Korean elements meaning "alone" and "special", creating the idea of a quality that stands apart from others.

Usage tips

  • The word can warmly praise an individual style, but a flat or critical tone can make it suggest unusual behavior rather than simple praise.

Opposites

Related words

  • 독특성tokteuksseonguniquenessnoun
  • 독특함tokteukamdistinctivenessnoun

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