TOPIK · Level 346
15 words
Korean word
자연적
Pronunciation
Romanizationchayeonjeok
Meaning
- adjectivenatural
Example
그의 웃음은 자연적이다.keu ui u seu meun cha yeon jeo gi da
His laughter is natural.
More examples
그는 자연적인 미소를 지었다.keu neun cha yeon jeo gin mi so reul chi eot tta
He gave a natural smile.
Core concept
A process or state that develops on its own, without people shaping or directing it.
Common phrases
자연적인 미소cha yeon jeo gin mi so
natural smile
자연적인 표정cha yeon jeo gin pyo jeong
natural expression
자연적인 발음cha yeon jeo gin pa reum
natural pronunciation
Similar words
자연스럽다chayeonseureoptta: Showing behavior, expressions, or speech that feels easy and unforced.
천연의cheonyeonui: Existing in its original form without chemical processing or artificial treatment.
Definition in Korean
자연 그 자체나 자연현상처럼 인위적 개입 없이 저절로 일어나는 상태를 가리키는 형용사.cha yeon keu cha che na cha yeon hyeon sang cheo reom i nwi jeok kae ip eop ssi cheo jeol lo i reo na neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The word combines the Sino-Korean term for nature with the suffix -jeok, which forms an adjective describing a natural quality or relation.
Usage tips
- In formal descriptions, this adjective commonly characterizes events or processes, while everyday Korean often uses a different form for behavior that feels relaxed and unforced.
Opposites
- 인위적inwijeokartificialadjective
- 인공적ingongjeokman-madeadjective
Related words
- 자연스럽다chayeonseureopttanaturaladjective
- 자연chayeonnaturenoun