Korean word

충분하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchungbunhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveenough

Example

음식이 충분해요.eum si gi chung bun hae yo

There is enough food.

Illustration for 충분하다 (enough)

More examples

이 근무 조건은 경험이 충분한 사람에게 맞습니다.i keun mu cho geo neun kyeong heo mi chung bun han sa ra me ge mat sseum ni da

These working conditions suit people with enough experience.

Core concept

A supply or condition reaches the level needed for a purpose.

Common phrases

  • 충분한 시간chung bun han si gan

    enough time

  • 충분한 준비chung bun han chun bi

    enough preparation

  • 충분한 이유chung bun han i yu

    enough reason

Similar words

넉넉하다neongneokada: Extra time, space, or supplies are available, so there is no worry about running short.
여유롭다yeoyuroptta: Plenty of time, money, or space means there is no need to rush.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상이나 상황에 필요한 정도나 양이 만족되어 모자라지 않음을 나타내는 형용사eo tteon tae sang i na sang hwang e pi ryo han cheong do na yang i man jok ttoe eo mo ja ra ji a neu meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

충분하다 (chungbunhada, "to be sufficient") comes from 충분 (chungbun, "sufficiency") plus 하다 (hada, "to do or be").

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when checking whether there is enough for a task, not when stressing that a large amount is left over.

Opposites

Related words

  • 충분히chungbunhienoughadverb
  • 충분성chungbunseongsufficiencynoun
  • 충분함chungbunhamadequacynoun

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