TOPIK · Level 321
15 words
Korean word
유능하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationyuneunghada
Meaning
- adjectivecompetent
Example
그 직원은 유능해요.keu chi gwo neun yu neung hae yo
That employee is competent.
More examples
회의에서 그녀는 문제를 빠르게 해결해서 유능해 보였어요.hoe ui e seo keu nyeo neun mun je reul ppa reu ge hae gyeol hae seo yu neung hae po yeo sseo yo
At the meeting, she looked competent because she solved the problem quickly.
Core concept
Having the ability and judgment needed to carry out a role successfully.
Common phrases
유능한 동료yu neung han tong nyo
competent colleague
유능해 보인다yu neung hae po in da
looks competent
Similar words
능숙하다neungsukada: Carrying out tasks smoothly and steadily through practice and experience.
뛰어나다ttwieonada: Being noticeably better than usual in skill, quality, or results.
Definition in Korean
어떤 일이나 역할을 맡아 필요한 능력과 판단으로 일을 잘 해내는 성질이나 상태를 나타내는 형용사.eo tteon i ri na yeo ka reul ma ta pi ryo han neung nyeok kkwa pan da neu ro i reul chal hae nae neun seong ji ri na sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word is formed from Sino-Korean roots meaning having and ability, plus a common Korean element that turns the idea into a descriptive verb.
Usage tips
- In workplace evaluations and recommendations, it sounds more formal than a casual compliment, so everyday speech often uses simpler wording for doing a job well.
Other meanings
- capableadjective
Opposites
- 무능하다muneunghadaincompetentadjective
Related words
- 유능성yuneungseongcompetencenoun