Korean word

최대

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoedae

Meaning

  • nounmaximum

Example

이 행사에는 최대 천 명이 참가할 수 있어요.i haeng sa e neun choe dae cheon myeong i cham ga hal ssu i sseo yo

Up to 1,000 people can participate in this event.

Illustration for 최대 (maximum)

More examples

이 배터리는 최대 용량이 5000mAh예요.i pae teo ri neun choe dae yong nyang i 5000mAh ye yo

This battery has a maximum capacity of 5000 mAh.

Core concept

An upper ceiling that sets the greatest possible amount under given conditions.

Common phrases

  • 최대 용량choe dae yong nyang

    maximum capacity

  • 최대 속도choe dae sok tto

    maximum speed

  • 최대 한도choe dae han do

    upper limit

Similar words

한도hando: A set limit on how much or how often something is allowed during a given period.
최고choego: The highest level of quality, rank, value, or enjoyment.
한계hangye: The point or range beyond which an ability or situation cannot continue or develop.

Definition in Korean

정해진 한도나 조건 아래에서 가장 많이 허용되는 상태나 양cheong hae jin han do na cho geon a rae e seo ka jang ma ni heo yong doe neun sang tae na yang

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation of 최대 (choedae, "maximum") joins the ideas of "most" and "large" to name the greatest allowed amount.

Usage tips

  • The word is especially useful for understanding practical limits in announcements, schedules, and public notices.

Opposites

Related words

  • 최대화choedaehwamaximizationnoun
  • 최대치choedaechimaximum valuenoun

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