Korean Conversation · Level 32
15 words
Korean word
잘하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchalhada
Meaning
- verbbe good at
Example
저는 요리를 잘해요.cheo neun yo ri reul chal hae yo
I am good at cooking.
More examples
그는 친구들 앞에서 노래를 잘해요.keu neun chin gu deul a pe seo no rae reul chal hae yo
He is good at singing in front of his friends.
Core concept
A person handles a particular activity smoothly and skillfully.
Common phrases
공부를 잘해요kong bu reul chal hae yo
be good at studying
노래를 잘해요no rae reul chal hae yo
be good at singing
춤을 잘해요chu meul chal hae yo
be good at dancing
Similar words
잘 다루다chal taruda: Handling a thing or situation skillfully to get the desired result.
솜씨를 보이다somssireul poida: Showing skill to others through the way a task is done.
능숙하게 하다neungsukage hada: Doing a familiar task smoothly by following its steps with ease.
Definition in Korean
기술이나 솜씨가 뛰어나서 특정 행동을 잘 해내는 것을 이르는 동사.ki su ri na som ssi ga ttwi eo na seo teuk jjeong haeng dong eul chal hae nae neun keo seul i reu neun tong sa
Word origin
It is formed from the Korean words for well and do, which together express successful, skillful action.
Usage tips
- English often uses the small word at after good, but Korean places the activity directly with this verb, making the sentence pattern worth noticing.