Korean Conversation · Level 53
15 words
Korean word
정확하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheonghwakada
Meaning
- adjectiveaccurate
Example
이 계산은 정확해요.i kye sa neun cheong hwa kae yo
This calculation is accurate.
More examples
택배를 보내려면 정확한 주소가 필요해요.taek ppae reul po nae ryeo myeon cheong hwa kan chu so ga pi ryo hae yo
To send a package, you need an accurate address.
Core concept
A result, fact, or detail that matches the real situation or the required standard without error.
Common phrases
정확한 답cheong hwa kan tap
accurate answer
정확한 주소cheong hwa kan chu so
accurate address
Similar words
맞다mattta: Agreeing with the facts so that an answer or explanation is not wrong.
옳다olta: Being right and justified according to sound judgment or a fair standard.
Definition in Korean
사실이나 정보가 틀림없이 옳고 어긋남이 없어 기대한 기준에 부합하는 상태를 뜻하는 형용사이다.sa si ri na cheong bo ga teul li meop ssi ol ko eo geun na mi eop sseo ki dae han ki ju ne pu ha pa neun sang tae reul tteu ta neun hyeong yong sa i da
Word origin
The adjective comes from the Sino-Korean compound jeonghwak, meaning right and certain, combined with hada to form an adjective.
Usage tips
- It is especially useful for checking numbers, times, measurements, calculations, and other details against a known standard.
Other meanings
- correctadjective
- preciseadjective
Opposites
- 부정확하다pujeonghwakadainaccurateadjective
Related words
- 정확도cheonghwakttoaccuracynoun
- 정확성cheonghwaksseongaccuracynoun