Korean word

유명하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyumyeonghada

Meaning

  • adjectivefamous

Example

그 배우는 유명해요.keu pae u neun yu myeong hae yo

That actor is famous.

Illustration for 유명하다 (famous)

More examples

그 작가는 히트작으로 유명해졌어요.keu chak kka neun hi teu ja geu ro yu myeong hae jeo sseo yo

That author became famous for a hit work.

Core concept

A person, place, or thing stands in the public eye because many people know its name or reputation.

Common phrases

  • 유명한 작품yu myeong han chak pum

    famous work

  • 유명한 인물yu myeong han in mul

    famous figure

Similar words

인기 있다ingi ittta: Liked and supported by many people.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람·사물·장소의 이름이나 평판이 사회적으로 널리 알려져 인지되는 상태를 뜻하는 형용사.eo tteon sa ram sa mul chang so ui i reu mi na pyeong pa ni sa hoe jeo geu ro neol li al lyeo jeo in ji doe neun sang tae reul tteu ta neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean base expresses the idea of having a name, and hada turns it into an adjective describing someone or something famous.

Usage tips

  • Fame does not automatically mean quality or importance, so this word describes public recognition rather than praise.

Opposites

  • 무명하다mumyeonghadaunknownadjective

Related words

  • 유명인yumyeongincelebritynoun
  • 유명세yumyeongsefamenoun

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