Korean word

유리하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyurihada

Meaning

  • adjectivefavorable

Example

지금 상황이 유리하다.chi geum sang hwang i yu ri ha da

The current situation is favorable.

Illustration for 유리하다 (favorable)

More examples

시간상 유리하다면 먼저 시작하는 편이 낫다.si gan sang yu ri ha da myeon meon jeo si ja ka neun pyeo ni nat tta

If the timing is favorable, it is better to start first.

Core concept

Conditions or a position make success more likely and bring a better result.

Common phrases

  • 상황이 유리하다sang hwang i yu ri ha da

    a favorable situation

  • 시간상 유리하다si gan sang yu ri ha da

    favorable timing

  • 조건이 유리하다cho geo ni yu ri ha da

    favorable conditions

Similar words

이롭다iroptta: Providing a benefit that helps something work well or become healthier.
유익하다yuikada: Giving useful information or experience that helps life or a task go better.
낫다nattta: Having a more favorable state or result among possible choices.

Definition in Korean

어떤 상황이나 조건이 목표를 이루는 데 도움이 되어 더 이득이 되는 상태이다.eo tteon sang hwang i na cho geo ni mok pyo reul i ru neun te to u mi toe eo teo i deu gi toe neun sang tae i da

Word origin

The word is formed from a Sino-Korean term for advantage plus a Korean suffix that describes a state of having that advantage.

Usage tips

  • It often compares two sides, so it helps show clearly which person, choice, or situation has better conditions for reaching a goal.

Other meanings

  • have an advantageadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 유리함yurihamfavorablenessnoun
  • 유리하게yurihagefavorablyadverb

Word lists with this word