Korean word

적합하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheokapada

Meaning

  • adjectivesuitable

Example

이 신발은 운동할 때 적합해요.i sin ba reun un dong hal ttae cheo ka pae yo

These shoes are suitable for exercise.

Illustration for 적합하다 (suitable)

More examples

이 회의 시간은 모두에게 적합하지 않습니다.i hoe ui si ga neun mo du e ge cheo ka pa ji an sseum ni da

This meeting time is not suitable for everyone.

Core concept

A thing fits the purpose and conditions for which it is intended.

Common phrases

  • 용도에 적합하다yong do e cheo ka pa da

    suitable for the intended use

  • 연령대에 적합하다yeol lyeong dae e cheo ka pa da

    suitable for the age group

  • 조건에 적합하다cho geo ne cheo ka pa da

    suitable for the conditions

Similar words

알맞다almattta: A size or degree that fits exactly what is needed.
적당하다cheokttanghada: A moderate amount or level that suits the circumstances.
적절하다cheokjjeolhada: Fitting and sensible for the situation in which something is said or done.

Definition in Korean

특정 용도나 조건에 맞게 알맞으며 적절하다고 여겨지는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.teuk jjeong yong do na cho geo ne mat kke al ma jeu myeo cheok jjeol ha da go yeo gyeo ji neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It combines a Sino-Korean compound meaning fit or suitable with a verb-forming element, giving the sense of being suitable for a purpose.

Usage tips

  • It often appears in formal notices, reports, and test passages, so recognizing it helps with TOPIK reading even when casual speech uses simpler wording.

Opposites

  • 부적절하다pujeokjjeolhadaunsuitableadjective

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