TOPIK · Level 214
15 words
Korean word
솜씨
Pronunciation
Romanizationsomssi
Meaning
- nounskill
Example
그의 솜씨가 정말 좋다.keu ui som ssi ga cheong mal cho ta
His skills are really good.
More examples
손님들이 그의 요리 솜씨를 칭찬했다.son nim deu ri keu ui yo ri som ssi reul ching chan haet tta
The guests praised his skill at cooking.
Core concept
A person's ability shows in the quality and smoothness of the work they produce.
Common phrases
솜씨가 좋다som ssi ga cho ta
be skilled
솜씨가 뛰어나다som ssi ga ttwi eo na da
remarkable skill
솜씨를 발휘하다som ssi reul pal hwi ha da
put one's skill to use
Similar words
손재주sonjjaeju: Dexterity for doing small, detailed tasks with the hands.
실력sillyeok: Demonstrated ability shown by the results of one's work or performance.
재주chaeju: A natural or learned knack for doing something with ease.
Definition in Korean
어떤 일을 해내는 능력이나 기술, 특히 손으로 하는 일에서 결과로 드러나는 능숙함을 이르는 말.eo tteon i reul hae nae neun neung nyeo gi na ki sul teu ki so neu ro ha neun i re seo kyeol gwa ro teu reo na neun neung su ka meul i reu neun mal
Word origin
This native Korean word developed from an older recorded form and came to name practical ability shown through work.
Usage tips
- English speakers can use it for cooking, sewing, repairs, and other hands-on activities, especially when praising the finished result.
Other meanings
- dexteritynoun
- craftsmanshipnoun
Opposites
- 서투름seotureumawkwardnessnoun
- 미숙misukinexperiencenoun
Related words
- 솜씨꾼somssikkunexpertnoun
- 솜씨쟁이somssijaengihandy personnoun