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15 words
Korean word
알맞다
Pronunciation
Romanizationalmattta
Meaning
- adjectiveappropriate
Example
이 상황에는 그 방법이 알맞다.i sang hwang e neun keu pang beo bi al mat tta
That method is appropriate for this situation.
More examples
이 계획은 목적에 알맞다.i kye hoe geun mok jjeo ge al mat tta
This plan is appropriate for the purpose.
Core concept
A good fit for a person, thing, or situation, with neither too much nor too little.
Common phrases
목적에 알맞다mok jjeo ge al mat tta
suitable for the purpose
시간에 알맞다si ga ne al mat tta
right for the time
알맞은 선택al ma jeun seon taek
suitable choice
Similar words
적절하다cheokjjeolhada: An action, remark, or choice suits the particular situation, time, or purpose.
적당하다cheokttanghada: An amount, level, price, or size is neither too much nor too little.
맞다mattta: Clothing or another object fits a body or matches a set standard.
Definition in Korean
어떤 대상이나 상황에 잘 맞아 부족하거나 넘치지 않은 상태이다.eo tteon tae sang i na sang hwang e chal ma ja pu jo ka geo na neom chi ji a neun sang tae i da
Word origin
The word's history is uncertain, but its meaning provides a clear memory image: a choice that fits just right.
Usage tips
- Appropriate can sound formal in English, whereas this word is useful for ordinary choices such as a suitable size or amount.
Other meanings
- suitableadjective
- reasonableadjective
Opposites
- 부적절하다pujeokjjeolhadainappropriateadjective
Related words
- 알맞음almajeumsuitabilitynoun