Korean word

유능

Pronunciation

Romanizationyuneung

Meaning

  • adjectivecapable

Example

그 회사에는 유능한 직원이 많다.keu hoe sa e neun yu neung han chi gwo ni man ta

There are many capable employees at that company.

Illustration for 유능 (capable)

More examples

팀장은 유능한 리더로 평가받았다.tim jang eun yu neung han ri deo ro pyeong ga ba dat tta

The team leader was regarded as a capable leader.

Core concept

A person who has the skills to do a job well and finish it successfully.

Common phrases

  • 유능한 직원yu neung han chi gwon

    capable employee

  • 유능한 리더yu neung han ri deo

    capable leader

  • 유능한 인재yu neung han in jae

    capable talent

Similar words

유능하다yuneunghada: Competent in carrying out an assigned role with sound judgment.
능숙하다neungsukada: Able to perform practiced skills or steps smoothly and accurately.
실력 있다sillyeok ittta: Having practical skill that produces good results in a particular field.

Definition in Korean

주어진 일을 잘 완수하고 필요한 능력을 갖추고 있는 상태.chu eo jin i reul chal wan su ha go pi ryo han neung nyeo geul kat chu go in neun sang tae

Word origin

유능 (yuneung, "capable") is a Sino-Korean word formed from 유 (yu, "having") and 능 (neung, "ability").

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word for someone who is effective at work, not merely someone who knows a lot.

Opposites

  • 무능하다muneunghadaincompetentadjective

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