Korean word

현실적

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeonsiljeok

Meaning

  • adjectiverealistic

Example

그는 현실적이다.keu neun hyeon sil jeo gi da

He is realistic.

Illustration for 현실적 (realistic)

More examples

그녀는 현실적인 기대를 갖고 있다.keu nyeo neun hyeon sil jeo gin ki dae reul kat kko it tta

She has realistic expectations.

Core concept

A grounded way of thinking that favors what can work in real conditions over wishful ideas.

Common phrases

  • 현실적인 판단hyeon sil jeo gin pan dan

    realistic judgment

  • 현실적인 기대hyeon sil jeo gin ki dae

    realistic expectations

Similar words

실용적siryongjeok: Useful in everyday life and suited to practical needs.
실제적siljejeok: Based on facts or actual conditions and usable in real settings.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 계획이 현실에 맞게 생각하거나 행동함을 나타내는 형용사.sa ra mi na kye hoe gi hyeon si re mat kke saeng ga ka geo na haeng dong ha meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from a Sino-Korean base meaning reality and an adjective-forming suffix meaning related to, giving the sense of having the quality of reality.

Usage tips

  • For a person, this word can praise sensible judgment, while for a plan it highlights feasibility, so context shows what is being judged.

Other meanings

  • practicaladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 현실hyeonsilrealitynoun
  • 현실화hyeonsilhwarealizationnoun
  • 현실성hyeonsilseongrealismnoun

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