Korean word

올바르다

Pronunciation

Romanizationolbareuda

Meaning

  • adjectiveright

Example

그의 행동은 올바르다.keu ui haeng dong eun ol ba reu da

What he did was right.

Illustration for 올바르다 (right)

More examples

시험 답안을 제출하기 전에 올바른 선택인지 다시 확인하세요.si heom ta ba neul che chul ha gi cheo ne ol ba reun seon tae gin ji ta si hwa gin ha se yo

Before submitting your test answers, please check once more whether your choice is the right one.

Core concept

An action or choice that stands on the right side of a rule or moral standard.

Common phrases

  • 올바른 선택ol ba reun seon taek

    right choice

  • 올바른 태도ol ba reun tae do

    right attitude

Similar words

옳다olta: Being true, sensible, or fair in a judgment, statement, or decision.
바르다pareuda: Being proper and well-mannered in conduct, speech, or personal character.
적절하다cheokjjeolhada: Fitting the needs and limits of a particular situation or purpose.
정확하다cheonghwakada: Matching the facts, numbers, or required standard without any error.

Definition in Korean

기준이나 도덕적 관점에서 옳고 바른 상태를 나타내는 형용사.ki ju ni na to deok jjeok kwan jeo me seo ol ko pa reun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This native Korean word is traditionally linked to an older form combining the ideas of being right and being straight or proper, reinforcing its sense of moral correctness.

Usage tips

  • For TOPIK reading, this word usually evaluates conduct, decisions, or principles, while factual precision and measurements call for a different adjective.

Opposites

Related words

  • 올바름olbareumrightnessnoun

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