Korean word

한국적

Pronunciation

Romanizationhangukjjeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveKorean-style

Example

이 음식은 한국적이에요.i eum si geun han guk jjeo gi e yo

This food is Korean.

Illustration for 한국적 (Korean-style)

More examples

그 가게는 한국적인 소품이 많아요.keu ka ge neun han guk jjeo gin so pu mi ma na yo

That shop has many Korean-style decorative items.

Core concept

Korean character coming through in a thing's style, mood, or everyday practices.

Common phrases

  • 한국적인 음식han guk jjeo gin eum sik

    Korean-style food

  • 한국적인 분위기han guk jjeo gin pu nwi gi

    Korean-style atmosphere

  • 한국적인 장식han guk jjeo gin chang sik

    Korean-style decoration

Similar words

한국스러운hanguksseureoun: Indicating that a person or expression seems distinctly Korean.
한국풍hangukpung: Based on Korean visual style in appearance, decoration, or design.

Definition in Korean

한국의 문화나 습관, 분위기 따위가 외부로 드러나는 성질을 이르는 형용사.han gu gui mun hwa na seup kkwan pu nwi gi tta wi ga oe bu ro teu reo na neun seong ji reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

한국적 (hangukjjeok, "Korean-style") uses the country name 한국 (hanguk, "Korea") with 적 (jjeok, "characteristic of"), a common adjective-forming suffix.

Usage tips

  • The word focuses on cultural character rather than nationality alone, which helps distinguish a Korean atmosphere from something merely made in Korea.

Opposites

  • 외국적oegukjjeokforeignadjective

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