Korean word

폭넓다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpongneoltta

Meaning

  • adjectivebroad

Example

그는 폭넓은 관심을 가지고 있다.keu neun pong neol beun kwan si meul ka ji go it tta

He has broad interests.

Illustration for 폭넓다 (broad)

More examples

이 분야는 폭넓은 지식을 요구한다.i pu nya neun pong neol beun chi si geul yo gu han da

This field requires broad knowledge.

Core concept

Reaching across many fields or subjects rather than staying within one narrow area.

Common phrases

  • 폭넓은 지식pong neol beun chi sik

    broad knowledge

  • 폭넓은 경험pong neol beun kyeong heom

    broad experience

  • 폭넓은 관심pong neol beun kwan sim

    broad interests

Similar words

다양하다tayanghada: Containing a range of distinct types, features, or qualities.
넓다neoltta: Stretching over a large physical area or distance.
포괄적이다pogwaljeogida: Taking in many parts or viewpoints as one complete whole.

Definition in Korean

여러 분야나 대상에 걸쳐 범위가 넓은 상태를 이르는 형용사.yeo reo pu nya na tae sang e keol cheo peo mwi ga neol beun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines 폭 (pong, "breadth") with 넓다 (neoltta, "to be broad"), linking physical width with coverage across many fields or subjects.

Usage tips

  • It commonly describes interests, knowledge, or experience, so it helps show that the range is intellectual or topical rather than a physical measurement.

Other meanings

  • extensiveadjective
  • wide-rangingadjective

Opposites

  • 좁다chopttanarrowadjective
  • 편협하다pyeonhyeopadanarrow-mindedadjective

Related words

  • 폭넓음pongneolbeumbreadthnoun
  • 폭넓게pongneolkkebroadlyadverb
  • 폭넓어지다pongneolbeojidabroadenverb

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