Korean Conversation · Level 169
15 words
Korean word
마땅히
Pronunciation
Romanizationmattanghi
Meaning
- adverbof course
Example
그는 마땅히 책임을 져야 한다.keu neun ma ttang hi chae gi meul cheo ya han da
He should take responsibility.
More examples
그는 마땅히 칭찬을 받아야 한다.keu neun ma ttang hi ching cha neul pa da ya han da
He should be praised.
Core concept
An action fits the situation so well that it seems naturally expected or justified.
Common phrases
마땅히 해야 한다ma ttang hi hae ya han da
should
Similar words
당연히tangyeonhi: A result that is expected is stated with firm confidence.
적절히cheokjjeolhi: An action is performed in a way that suits its setting and purpose.
Definition in Korean
어떤 행동이나 상태가 상황에 알맞고 적절하다고 여겨질 때 쓰이는 부사로, 행위의 타당성이나 정당함을 드러낼 때 쓰인다.eo tteon haeng dong i na sang tae ga sang hwang e al mat kko cheok jjeol ha da go yeo gyeo jil ttae sseu i neun pu sa ro haeng wi ui ta dang seong i na cheong dang ha meul teu reo nael ttae sseu in da
Word origin
The adverb comes from an adjective meaning suitable or proper, with the adverb-forming suffix hi added to express that judgment about an action.
Usage tips
- English of course often signals the speaker's certainty, while this word can also judge an action as fitting a duty or situation and may therefore sound formal or firm.
Other meanings
- appropriatelyadverb
Opposites
- 부적절하게pujeokjjeolhageinappropriatelyadverb
Related words
- 마땅하다mattanghadaappropriateadjective
- 마땅함mattanghamappropriatenessnoun