Korean word

역사적

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeokssajeok

Meaning

  • adjectivehistorical

Example

우리는 역사적인 장소를 방문했다.u ri neun yeok ssa jeo gin chang so reul pang mun haet tta

We visited a historical site.

Illustration for 역사적 (historical)

More examples

이 유물은 역사적 증거로 여겨진다.i yu mu reun yeok ssa jeok cheung geo ro yeo gyeo jin da

This artifact is considered historical evidence.

Core concept

Importance that survives the passage of time and gains recognition in the larger story of society.

Common phrases

  • 역사적 가치yeok ssa jeok ka chi

    historical value

  • 역사적 증거yeok ssa jeok cheung geo

    historical evidence

  • 역사적 전환점yeok ssa jeok cheon hwan jeom

    historical turning point

Similar words

유서 깊은yuseo kipeun: Known for a long and respected history that gives it special value.
전통적인cheontongjeogin: Based on customs or methods that a group has continued for many years.
상징적인sangjingjeogin: Serving as a clear sign of an idea, meaning, or value.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 사물의 가치나 의미가 시간이 지나도 역사 속에서 중요하게 평가됨을 가리키는 형용사.eo tteon i ri na sa mu rui ka chi na ui mi ga si ga ni chi na do yeok ssa so ge seo chung yo ha ge pyeong ga doe meul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Its formation joins a Sino-Korean history element with an adjectival ending that expresses a connection with or quality of that element.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English historical is broad, while this Korean usage often suggests recognized lasting significance, so it suits major sites, events, and changes better than ordinary daily experiences.

Opposites

Related words

  • 역사책yeokssachaekhistory booknoun
  • 역사교육yeokssagyoyukhistory educationnoun

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