Korean Conversation · Level 264
15 words
Korean word
딱맞다
Pronunciation
Romanizationttangmattta
Meaning
- adjectivefit perfectly
Example
이 옷이 딱맞아요.i o si ttang ma ja yo
This outfit fits perfectly.
More examples
장갑이 딱맞아서 작업하기 편해요.chang ga bi ttang ma ja seo cha geo pa gi pyeon hae yo
The gloves fit perfectly, so working is easy.
Core concept
Something matches so exactly that there is no awkward gap or mismatch, whether it is clothing, an idea, or a plan.
Common phrases
신발이 딱맞아요sin ba ri ttang ma ja yo
Shoes fit perfectly
치수가 딱맞아요chi su ga ttang ma ja yo
The size fits perfectly
손에 딱맞아요so ne ttang ma ja yo
fit perfectly in the hand
Similar words
잘 맞다chal mattta: Matches a person's size or personality in a natural way.
알맞다almattta: Provides the right fit for a purpose, situation, or amount needed.
적절하다cheokjjeolhada: Is suitable for a particular setting, goal, or practical need.
꼭 맞다kkok mattta: Fits snugly with no looseness or unwanted space.
Definition in Korean
생각·계획·조건 따위가 서로 잘 들어맞아 어색함이나 모순이 없이 완전히 일치함을 나타내는 형용사.saeng gak kye hoek cho geon tta wi ga seo ro chal teu reo ma ja eo sae ka mi na mo su ni eop ssi wan jeon hi il chi ha meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word combines a Korean adverb meaning exactly with a verb meaning to fit or match, giving the sense of an exact fit or agreement.
Usage tips
- English speakers can extend this word beyond clothing to opinions and plans, where it highlights exact agreement rather than general suitability.
Other meanings
- be just rightadjective
Opposites
- 크다keudabigadjective
- 헐겁다heolgeopttalooseadjective