Korean word

알차다

Pronunciation

Romanizationalchada

Meaning

  • adjectiveworthwhile

Example

여행이 알찼어요.yeo haeng i al cha sseo yo

The trip was worthwhile.

Illustration for 알차다 (worthwhile)

More examples

계획이 알차다.kye hoe gi al cha da

The plan is rich in content.

Core concept

Something is packed with useful content, making it feel full and worthwhile.

Common phrases

  • 계획이 알차다kye hoe gi al cha da

    content-rich plan

  • 구성이 알차다ku seong i al cha da

    content-rich composition

  • 정보가 알차다cheong bo ga al cha da

    information-rich

Similar words

유익하다yuikada: Providing knowledge or help that makes daily tasks easier or better.
만족스럽다manjoksseureoptta: Satisfactory when an outcome meets expectations and leaves the mind at ease.
실속 있다silsok ittta: Offering substantial value in a form that serves practical needs.
풍성하다pungseonghada: Containing a generous amount of content or material, creating a sense of richness.

Definition in Korean

속에 내용이 꽉 들어차서 실속이 있고 알맞은 상태를 가리키는 형용사.so ge nae yong i kkwak teu reo cha seo sil so gi it kko al ma jeun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word's exact etymology is uncertain, so it is safest to remember it as describing satisfying substance packed into an experience or thing.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when praising the results and content of an experience, not merely its pleasant atmosphere.

Other meanings

  • substantialadjective
  • rich in contentadjective

Opposites

  • 부실하다pusilhadapooradjective
  • 빈약하다pinyakadasparseadjective

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