Korean word

바람직하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationparamjikada

Meaning

  • adjectivedesirable

Example

그런 행동은 바람직해요.keu reon haeng dong eun pa ram ji kae yo

Such behavior is desirable.

Illustration for 바람직하다 (desirable)

More examples

정직한 태도는 바람직하다.cheong ji kan tae do neun pa ram ji ka da

An honest attitude is desirable.

Core concept

A choice or state that fits accepted expectations and is judged good to pursue.

Common phrases

  • 바람직한 태도pa ram ji kan tae do

    desirable attitude

  • 바람직한 선택pa ram ji kan seon taek

    desirable choice

  • 바람직한 습관pa ram ji kan seup kkwan

    desirable habit

Similar words

좋다chota: Something is favorable, satisfying, or in a generally good state.
괜찮다kwaenchanta: A condition has no serious problem and can be accepted without being perfect.
적절하다cheokjjeolhada: A remark, method, or solution suits the needs of a specific situation.
알맞다almattta: A choice, size, or amount fits well without falling short or going beyond what is needed.

Definition in Korean

어떤 행동이나 상태가 기대나 기준에 맞아 좋고 옳다고 여겨지는 상태eo tteon haeng dong i na sang tae ga ki dae na ki ju ne ma ja cho ko ol ta go yeo gyeo ji neun sang tae

Word origin

바람직하다 (baramjikada, "desirable") combines 바람 (baram, "wish or desire") with 직하다 (jikada, "having a quality") to describe something that has the quality of matching what is hoped for.

Usage tips

  • For TOPIK writing, this word is useful when discussing whether conduct or a policy meets a social or practical standard.

Opposites

  • 부적절하다pujeokjjeolhadainappropriateadjective
  • 부적합하다pujeokapadaunsuitableadjective

Related words

  • 바람직하게paramjikagedesirablyadverb
  • 바람직함paramjikamdesirabilitynoun

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