Korean word

이롭다

Pronunciation

Romanizationiroptta

Meaning

  • adjectivebeneficial

Example

채소는 건강에 이롭다.chae so neun keon gang e i rop tta

Vegetables are beneficial to your health.

Illustration for 이롭다 (beneficial)

More examples

비타민D는 피부에 이롭다.pi ta min D neun pi bu e i rop tta

Vitamin D is beneficial to the skin.

Core concept

A quality that helps something work well or makes its condition better.

Common phrases

  • 건강에 이롭다keon gang e i rop tta

    beneficial to health

  • 피부에 이롭다pi bu e i rop tta

    beneficial to the skin

Similar words

유익하다yuikada: Giving knowledge or experience that proves helpful in life.
유용하다yuyonghada: Serving a practical purpose effectively when needed.
유리하다yurihada: Providing conditions that improve the chance of success.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것이 이득이나 도움이 되어 쓸모가 있거나 이익이 되는 상태를 나타내는 형용사eo tteon keo si i deu gi na to u mi toe eo sseul mo ga it kkeo na i i gi toe neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The origin of the form 이롭다 (iroptta, "beneficial") is not clear from the supplied evidence, but its established meaning centers on providing benefit or help.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect beneficial to sound formal, but its Korean counterpart is also a natural everyday choice for useful effects and advantages.

Other meanings

  • advantageousadjective

Opposites

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