Korean word

바르다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpareuda

Meaning

  • adjectivecorrect

Example

네 말이 바르다.ne ma ri pa reu da

What you said is correct.

Illustration for 바르다 (correct)

More examples

선생님은 학생들의 바른 행동을 칭찬했다.seon saeng ni meun hak ssaeng deu rui pa reun haeng dong eul ching chan haet tta

The teacher praised the students for their good behavior.

Core concept

Something is in the right shape, condition, or manner rather than being wrong, crooked, or improper.

Common phrases

  • 바른 말투pa reun mal tu

    correct speech

  • 바른 행동pa reun haeng dong

    proper behavior

  • 바른 습관pa reun seup kkwan

    good habits

Similar words

올바르다olbareuda: Right according to a moral rule or standard of good conduct.
옳다olta: Right when a statement is true, a judgment is sound, or a decision is fair.
정확하다cheonghwakada: Accurate because facts, numbers, or details match reality without error.
적절하다cheokjjeolhada: Suitable for a particular situation and purpose.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 말·행동이 옳거나 적절하여 흠이 없고 정돈된 상태를 이르는 말.sa mu ri na mal haeng dong i ol keo na cheok jjeol ha yeo heu mi eop kko cheong don doen sang tae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The exact historical origin is uncertain, but its native Korean meanings are linked by the idea of being straight and in good order.

Usage tips

  • When it describes a person's behavior, it can praise good manners, not just a neat appearance.

Other meanings

  • straightadjective
  • applyverb

Opposites

  • 부정확하다pujeonghwakadainaccurateadjective

Related words

  • 바름pareumcorrectnessnoun
  • 바른생활pareunsaenghwalproper livingnoun

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