Korean word

실용적

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiryongjeok

Meaning

  • adjectivepractical

Example

이 가방은 실용적이에요.i ka bang eun si ryong jeo gi e yo

This bag is practical.

Illustration for 실용적 (practical)

More examples

그 방법은 실용적이라 따라 하기 쉬워요.keu pang beo beun si ryong jeo gi ra tta ra ha gi swi wo yo

That method is practical, so it is easy to follow.

Core concept

Something is useful in real life and works well for everyday needs.

Common phrases

  • 실용적인 가방si ryong jeo gin ka bang

    practical bag

  • 실용적인 옷si ryong jeo gin ot

    practical clothes

  • 실용적인 기능si ryong jeo gin ki neung

    practical feature

Similar words

편리하다pyeollihada: Making a place, service, or method easier to use.
유용하다yuyonghada: Providing help for a task or need in a real situation.

Definition in Korean

쓸모가 있어 실제 생활에서 유용하게 쓰일 수 있는 성질을 이르는 말.sseul mo ga i sseo sil je saeng hwa re seo yu yong ha ge sseu il ssu in neun seong ji reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean noun meaning practical use with the suffix meaning related to, giving it the sense of suitability for real life.

Usage tips

  • It can describe an object, plan, design, or skill, so it praises usefulness rather than appearance alone.

Opposites

  • 장식적changsikjjeokdecorativeadjective
  • 비실용적pisiryongjeokimpracticaladjective

Related words

  • 실용성siryongseongpracticalitynoun
  • 실용적으로siryongjeogeuropracticallyadverb

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