TOPIK · Level 266
15 words
Korean word
위대하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationwidaehada
Meaning
- adjectivegreat
Example
그의 업적은 정말 위대해요.keu ui eop jjeo geun cheong mal wi dae hae yo
His achievement is really great.
More examples
그 이야기를 듣고 나니 그가 위대해 보여요.keu i ya gi reul teut kko na ni keu ga wi dae hae po yeo yo
After hearing that story, he looks great.
Core concept
Exceptional importance and quality that make a person, work, or achievement widely admired.
Common phrases
위대해 보여요wi dae hae po yeo yo
look great
위대하다고 생각해요wi dae ha da go saeng ga kae yo
regard as great
Similar words
대단하다taedanhada: Being so remarkable in ability, achievement, or scale that people feel surprised and impressed.
훌륭하다hullyunghada: Being notably excellent in work, performance, or character and deserving approval.
멋지다meotjjida: Having a pleasing style or charm that makes an appearance or atmosphere appealing.
Definition in Korean
크고 뛰어나서 많은 사람의 존경을 받는 상태를 이르는 말.keu go ttwi eo na seo ma neun sa ra mui chon gyeong eul pan neun sang tae reul i reu neun mal
Word origin
The word combines a Sino-Korean root meaning great with the common adjective-forming element meaning to be.
Usage tips
- English great is often casual, but this word usually sounds more solemn and respectful in Korean, especially when praising an achievement.
Other meanings
- magnificentadjective
- outstandingadjective
Opposites
- 하찮다hachantatrivialadjective
- 보잘것없다pojalgeoseopttainsignificantadjective
Related words
- 위대함widaehamgreatnessnoun
- 위대하게widaehagegreatlyadverb