Korean word

탁월하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtagwolhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveexcellent

Example

그의 발표는 탁월했다.keu ui pal pyo neun ta gwol haet tta

His presentation was excellent.

Illustration for 탁월하다 (excellent)

More examples

그의 결정은 탁월한 선택이었다.keu ui kyeol jeong eun ta gwol han seon tae gi eot tta

His decision was an excellent choice.

Core concept

Exceptional ability or results that stand well above comparable examples.

Common phrases

  • 탁월한 선택ta gwol han seon taek

    excellent choice

  • 탁월한 실력ta gwol han sil lyeok

    excellent skill

  • 탁월한 판단ta gwol han pan dan

    excellent judgment

Similar words

대단하다taedanhada: Remarkably great or impressive in a way that leaves a strong impression.
훌륭하다hullyunghada: Deserving praise because of excellent quality, conduct, or accomplishment.
뛰어나다ttwieonada: Markedly better than usual in skill, quality, or results.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람이나 사물보다 능력이나 성과가 훨씬 뛰어나다.ta reun sa ra mi na sa mul bo da neung nyeo gi na seong gwa ga hwol ssin ttwi eo na da

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean base joins the ideas of excellence and going beyond others, and the final element turns it into a descriptive adjective.

Usage tips

  • When a TOPIK passage uses this word, it signals unusually strong merit rather than ordinary approval, especially in comments about work or achievement.

Opposites

Related words

  • 탁월성tagwolseongexcellencenoun
  • 탁월함tagwolhamexcellencenoun
  • 탁월히tagwolhiexcellentlyadverb

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