Korean word

정상적

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongsangjeok

Meaning

  • adjectivenormal

Example

그의 반응은 정상적이에요.keu ui pa neung eun cheong sang jeo gi e yo

His reaction is normal.

Illustration for 정상적 (normal)

More examples

검사 결과는 정상적인 상태예요.keom sa kyeol gwa neun cheong sang jeo gin sang tae ye yo

The test results are normal.

Core concept

A person, situation, or process stays within the expected range and has no problem.

Common phrases

  • 정상적인 반응cheong sang jeo gin pa neung

    normal reaction

  • 정상적인 상태cheong sang jeo gin sang tae

    normal state

  • 정상적인 생활cheong sang jeo gin saeng hwal

    normal life

Similar words

정상cheongsang: A condition in which expected functions work properly without a fault.
괜찮다kwaenchanta: A state is good enough to accept and is not seriously harmful or troublesome.
문제없다munjeeoptta: A state has no defect or barrier that prevents something from working or being used.

Definition in Korean

어떤 기준이나 상태에서 문제 없이 보통인 상태.eo tteon ki ju ni na sang tae e seo mun je eop ssi po tong in sang tae

Word origin

It combines a Sino-Korean word meaning normal with an adjectival suffix meaning having that quality.

Usage tips

  • This adjective often sounds more formal or analytical than the shorter everyday expression for being normal.

Opposites

  • 비정상적pijeongsangjeokabnormaladjective

Related words

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