Korean word

세계적

Pronunciation

Romanizationsegyejeok

Meaning

  • determinerworld-famous

Example

그는 세계적인 가수다.keu neun se gye jeo gin ka su da

He is a world-famous singer.

Illustration for 세계적 (world-famous)

More examples

이 회사의 제품은 세계적 수준이다.i hoe sa ui che pu meun se gye jeok su ju ni da

This company's products are world-class.

Core concept

A worldwide level of reach, influence, or recognition.

Common phrases

  • 세계적 수준se gye jeok su jun

    world-class level

  • 세계적 명성se gye jeok myeong seong

    worldwide renown

  • 세계적 기업se gye jeok ki eop

    global company

Similar words

국제적인kukjjejeogin: Describing cooperation or connections between different countries.
전세계적cheonsegyejeok: Describing something spread throughout all parts of the world.

Definition in Korean

전 세계의 규모나 범위에 관계된 성질이나 상태를 나타내는 말.cheon se gye ui kyu mo na peo mwi e kwan gye doen seong ji ri na sang tae reul na ta nae neun mal

Word origin

It combines a Sino-Korean term for the world with a productive suffix that expresses a related quality or characteristic.

Usage tips

  • The word applies to more than people, so it is useful for discussing worldwide trends, cooperation, standards, and business.

Other meanings

  • globaldeterminer

Opposites

  • 국내적kungnaejeokdomesticdeterminer
  • 지역적chiyeokjjeoklocaldeterminer

Related words

  • 세계적으로segyejeogeurogloballyadverb

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