Korean Conversation · Level 105
15 words
Korean word
명확하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationmyeonghwakada
Meaning
- adjectiveclear
Example
목적이 명확합니다.mok jjeo gi myeong hwa kam ni da
The purpose is clear.
More examples
설명이 명확해서 이해하기 쉬웠다.seol myeong i myeong hwa kae seo i hae ha gi swi wot tta
The explanation was clear, so it was easy to understand.
Core concept
The important point is easy to identify because its meaning or standard does not shift.
Common phrases
의미가 명확하다ui mi ga myeong hwa ka da
clear meaning
설명이 명확하다seol myeong i myeong hwa ka da
clear explanation
기준이 명확하다ki ju ni myeong hwa ka da
clear standard
Similar words
분명하다punmyeonghada: An intention, fact, or result is plainly revealed and easy to understand.
확실하다hwakssilhada: Information or a conclusion leaves very little room for doubt.
뚜렷하다tturyeotada: An opinion, feature, or difference stands out clearly and is easy to notice.
Definition in Korean
의미나 기준이 분명하여 혼동 없이 알 수 있는 상태를 가리키는 형용사.ui mi na ki ju ni pun myeong ha yeo hon dong eop ssi al ssu in neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word is built from the Sino-Korean idea of being bright and certain plus a common word-forming element.
Usage tips
- This word is especially useful in formal explanations, where precise wording helps prevent different interpretations.
Other meanings
- definiteadjective
- explicitadjective
Opposites
- 모호하다mohohadaambiguousadjective
- 불명확하다pulmyeonghwakadaunclearadjective
Related words
- 명확성myeonghwaksseongclaritynoun
- 명확히myeonghwakiclearlyadverb
- 명확함myeonghwakamclaritynoun