TOPIK · Level 91
15 words
Korean word
완벽하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationwanbyeokada
Meaning
- adjectiveperfect
Example
이 요리는 완벽해.i yo ri neun wan byeo kae
This dish is perfect.
More examples
그의 설명은 완벽해 보였다.keu ui seol myeong eun wan byeo kae po yeot tta
His explanation seemed perfect.
Core concept
A result has nothing missing or wrong and fully matches the intended standard.
Common phrases
완벽해 보이다wan byeo kae po i da
look perfect
완벽한 상태wan byeo kan sang tae
perfect condition
완벽하게 끝내다wan byeo ka ge kkeun nae da
finish perfectly
Similar words
완전하다wanjeonhada: A whole is complete when all its parts are present and nothing is missing.
Definition in Korean
결함이나 미흡한 부분이 없이 기대나 기준을 정확히 충족하는 상태를 나타내는 형용사kyeol ha mi na mi heu pan pu bu ni eop ssi ki dae na ki ju neul cheong hwa ki chung jo ka neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word comes from a Sino-Korean term that originally referred to an unblemished piece of jade, with its Korean form using a common verb-forming element.
Usage tips
- Because it gives a strong judgment, it often sounds more natural with a specific reason, such as praising the taste, timing, or result.
Opposites
- 엉성하다eongseonghadasloppyadjective
Related words
- 완벽함wanbyeokamperfectionnoun
- 완벽주의자wanbyeokjjuuijaperfectionistnoun