TOPIK · Level 330
15 words
Korean word
선명하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationseonmyeonghada
Meaning
- adjectiveclear
Example
사진이 선명해요.sa ji ni seon myeong hae yo
The picture is sharp.
More examples
수업 음성이 선명해서 이해하기 쉬웠어요.su eop eum seong i seon myeong hae seo i hae ha gi swi wo sseo yo
The class audio was clear, so it was easy to understand.
Core concept
Visual details appear sharp and well defined instead of blurred or hard to make out.
Common phrases
색감이 선명하다saek kka mi seon myeong ha da
vivid colors
음성이 선명하다eum seong i seon myeong ha da
clear audio
Similar words
또렷하다ttoryeotada: Showing lines and outlines so clearly that small features stand out.
뚜렷하다tturyeotada: Having a clearly defined shape or boundary that is easy to distinguish.
분명하다punmyeonghada: Stating a thought or explanation plainly without causing confusion.
Definition in Korean
물체나 색의 경계나 모습이 또렷하여 쉽게 알아볼 수 있는 상태.mul che na sae gui kyeong gye na mo seu bi tto ryeo ta yeo swip kke a ra bol ssu in neun sang tae
Word origin
It is built from a Sino-Korean term for clarity and vividness with the productive Korean ending that makes descriptive adjectives.
Usage tips
- English clear covers many meanings, but this word is a useful choice when image quality, color, or outlines look especially sharp.
Other meanings
- vividadjective
- distinctadjective
Opposites
- 희미하다himihadafaintadjective
Related words
- 선명함seonmyeonghamclaritynoun