Korean word

분명하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpunmyeonghada

Meaning

  • adjectiveclear

Example

그의 의도가 분명해졌어요.keu ui ui do ga pun myeong hae jeo sseo yo

His intention became clear.

Illustration for 분명하다 (clear)

More examples

그의 의견이 분명하네요.keu ui ui gyeo ni pun myeong ha ne yo

His opinion is clear.

Core concept

Something is shown plainly enough for people to recognize it without wondering what it means.

Common phrases

  • 의견이 분명하다ui gyeo ni pun myeong ha da

    clear opinion

  • 표현이 분명하다pyo hyeo ni pun myeong ha da

    clear expression

Similar words

확실하다hwakssilhada: Known or trusted as true because there is very little chance of error.
명확하다myeonghwakada: Stated in a precise way that makes the meaning or rule easy to understand.
뚜렷하다tturyeotada: Easy to notice or recognize because a feature, difference, or opinion stands out clearly.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 의도·결과가 명백하게 드러나서 혼동이나 의심이 없다는 뜻의 형용사.eo tteon sa si ri na ui do kyeol gwa ga myeong bae ka ge teu reo na seo hon dong i na ui si mi eop tta neun tteu sui hyeong yong sa

Word origin

분명하다 (bunmyeonghada, "to be clear") is formed from 분명 (bunmyeong, "clear and distinct") and 하다 (hada, "to be"), a pattern that helps learners recognize its adjective form.

Usage tips

  • It can sound firm when applied to another person's plans, so a gentler English choice may fit when the evidence is still incomplete.

Other meanings

  • obviousadjective
  • certainadjective

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