Korean word

특기

Pronunciation

Romanizationteukkki

Meaning

  • nounspecial skill

Example

자기소개서에 특기를 적어 보세요.cha gi so gae seo e teuk kki reul cheo geo po se yo

Try writing about your special skill in your personal statement.

Illustration for 특기 (special skill)

More examples

대회에서 특기를 선보였어요.tae hoe e seo teuk kki reul seon bo yeo sseo yo

I demonstrated my special skill at the competition.

Core concept

A personal strong point shown through a skill or activity rather than through a general interest.

Common phrases

  • 특기 분야teuk kki pu nya

    area of special skill

  • 특기로는teuk kki ro neun

    as a special skill

  • 특기를 살리다teuk kki reul sal li da

    make use of one's special skill

Similar words

강점kangjeom: A strong quality that provides an advantage in a particular situation.
능력neungnyeok: The capacity to perform a task or achieve a result.
재능chaeneung: A natural gift for doing well in a particular field.
솜씨somssi: Practical skill shown by smooth and capable hands-on work.

Definition in Korean

취미나 직업에 관계없이 개인이 특히 잘하는 활동이나 능력chwi mi na chi geo be kwan gye eop ssi kae i ni teu ki chal ha neun hwal dong i na neung nyeok

Word origin

Formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning special and skill, this word points to a person's notably strong ability.

Usage tips

  • English specialty can name a field such as medicine or cooking, but this Korean noun commonly highlights what one person can do particularly well.

Other meanings

  • specialtynoun
  • talentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 특기자teukkkijaperson with special talentnoun
  • 특기생teukkkisaengstudent with special talentnoun

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