Korean word

우수하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationusuhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcellent

Example

그 학생은 우수해요.keu hak ssaeng eun u su hae yo

That student is excellent.

Illustration for 우수하다 (excellent)

More examples

서비스가 우수해요.seo bi seu ga u su hae yo

The service is excellent.

Core concept

A level of ability, performance, or quality that clearly stands above ordinary standards.

Common phrases

  • 교육 프로그램이 우수하다kyo yuk peu ro geu rae mi u su ha da

    excellent educational program

  • 우수한 작품u su han chak pum

    excellent work

  • 서비스가 우수하다seo bi seu ga u su ha da

    excellent service

Similar words

뛰어나다ttwieonada: Standing well above the usual level in skill, quality, or results.
훌륭하다hullyunghada: Deserving praise or respect because of notably good conduct, work, or results.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람이나 기준보다 능력·성적·품질 등이 눈에 띄게 뛰어난 상태를 나타내는 형용사.ta reun sa ra mi na ki jun bo da neung nyeok seong jeok pum jil teung i nu ne tti ge ttwi eo nan sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound 우수 (usu, "excellence") combines with 하다 (hada, "to be") to form an adjective for outstanding quality or ability.

Usage tips

  • It suits formal evaluations, school records, and product descriptions more naturally than casual praise between friends.

Opposites

Related words

  • 우수작usujakexcellent worknoun
  • 우수상ususangexcellence awardnoun

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