Korean word

색다르다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaekttareuda

Meaning

  • adjectiveunusual

Example

이 음식은 색다르다.i eum si geun saek tta reu da

This food is unusual.

Illustration for 색다르다 (unusual)

More examples

그의 패션 센스는 색다르다.keu ui pae syeon sen seu neun saek tta reu da

His fashion sense is unusual.

Core concept

Something stands out from the ordinary because its character or approach feels fresh and different.

Common phrases

  • 색다른 경험saek tta reun kyeong heom

    unusual experience

  • 색다른 분위기saek tta reun pu nwi gi

    unusual atmosphere

  • 색다른 시도saek tta reun si do

    unusual attempt

Similar words

새롭다saeroptta: Feels fresh when first encountered or after a change.
독특하다tokteukada: Shows a clearly individual style or quality that stands apart.
특별하다teukppyeolhada: Carries special value or meaning in a particular situation.
특이하다teugihada: Looks or feels unusual because of a noticeable quality.

Definition in Korean

일상에서 흔히 보지 못한 특징이나 방식이 있어 다르게 느껴지는 성질을 나타내는 형용사.il sang e seo heun hi po ji mo tan teuk jjing i na pang si gi i sseo ta reu ge neu kkyeo ji neun seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

색다르다 (saekttareuda, "unusual") contains 다르다 (ttareuda, "to be different"), while the origin and contribution of its first element are not certain.

Usage tips

  • English unusual can sound neutral or negative, while this word often presents difference as an appealing change from what is familiar.

Other meanings

  • noveladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 색다름saekttareumunusualnessnoun

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