Korean word

특별하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationteukppyeolhada

Meaning

  • adjectivespecial

Example

이 음식은 특별해요.i eum si geun teuk ppyeol hae yo

This food is special.

Illustration for 특별하다 (special)

More examples

오늘은 특별한 날이에요.o neu reun teuk ppyeol han na ri e yo

Today is a special day.

Core concept

A person or thing rises above others through a clear difference or valuable quality.

Common phrases

  • 특별한 사람teuk ppyeol han sa ram

    special person

  • 특별한 날teuk ppyeol han nal

    special day

  • 특별한 선물teuk ppyeol han seon mul

    special gift

Similar words

특이하다teugihada: Having an unusual quality that makes a person or thing noticeable.
독특하다tokteukada: Having a one-of-a-kind quality that gives a person or thing its own character.
이상하다isanghada: Seeming strange because something feels wrong or does not fit what is expected.

Definition in Korean

다른 것과 비교했을 때 눈에 띄는 차이나 가치를 지닌 상태를 가리키는 말.ta reun keot kkwa pi gyo hae sseul ttae nu ne tti neun cha i na ka chi reul chi nin sang tae reul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean base meaning special or distinct with a common Korean element that forms a descriptive word.

Usage tips

  • This word often highlights why something matters or stands out, while English special can sometimes simply mean uncommon.

Other meanings

  • exceptionaladjective

Opposites

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