Korean word

유익하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyuikada

Meaning

  • adjectiveuseful

Example

이 책은 유익해요.i chae geun yu i kae yo

This book is useful.

Illustration for 유익하다 (useful)

More examples

그 강의는 정말 유익했어요.keu kang ui neun cheong mal yu i kae sseo yo

That lecture was really useful.

Core concept

Information or experience that makes life easier or helps someone do something better.

Common phrases

  • 유익한 경험yu i kan kyeong heom

    useful experience

  • 유익한 강의yu i kan kang ui

    useful lecture

  • 유익한 자료yu i kan cha ryo

    useful materials

Similar words

유용하다yuyonghada: Serving a clear purpose and working effectively when needed.
쓸모있다sseulmoittta: Having value because it can be used for a task or purpose.
이롭다iroptta: Helping something improve or producing a favorable result.
실용적이다siryongjeogida: Designed to work easily and conveniently in real-life situations.

Definition in Korean

어떤 정보나 경험이 실제 생활에 도움이 되어 이롭다고 느껴지는 상태를 가리키는 형용사.eo tteon cheong bo na kyeong heo mi sil je saeng hwa re to u mi toe eo i rop tta go neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

유익하다 (yuikada, "useful") combines the Sino-Korean element 유익 (yui, "benefit") with 하다 (kada, "to do or be"), giving the sense of being beneficial.

Usage tips

  • The word is a useful choice for reviews and thoughtful comments, while casual Korean often uses a more conversational phrase meaning "be helpful" instead.

Opposites

  • 쓸모없다sseulmoeopttauselessadjective

Related words

  • 유익함yuikamusefulnessnoun

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