Korean word

효과적

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyogwajeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveeffective

Example

이 방법은 효과적이에요.i pang beo beun hyo gwa jeo gi e yo

This method is effective.

Illustration for 효과적 (effective)

More examples

적절한 준비가 있으면 결과가 더 효과적이다.cheok jjeol han chun bi ga i sseu myeon kyeol gwa ga teo hyo gwa jeo gi da

The results are more effective with proper preparation.

Core concept

Something that works well because it brings about its intended result.

Common phrases

  • 효과적인 방법hyo gwa jeo gin pang beop

    effective method

  • 효과적인 공부법hyo gwa jeo gin kong bu beop

    effective study method

  • 효과적인 시간 관리hyo gwa jeo gin si gan kwal li

    effective time management

Similar words

효율적hyoyuljeok: Getting useful results while using little time, money, or effort.
유용한yuyonghan: Helpful for everyday needs and for solving practical problems.
성공적인seonggongjeogin: Having achieved a desired goal with a good result.

Definition in Korean

어떤 방법이나 조치가 기대하는 결과를 잘 만들어내는 성질을 나타내는 형용사.eo tteon pang beo bi na cho chi ga ki dae ha neun kyeol gwa reul chal man deu reo nae neun seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

효과적 (hyogwajeok, "effective") combines 효과 (hyogwa, "effect") with the adjectival suffix 적 (jeok, "having the quality of"), creating a word for having a useful effect.

Usage tips

  • In practical contexts, 효과적 (hyogwajeok, "effective") evaluates whether a plan reaches its goal rather than whether it merely looks impressive.

Opposites

  • 비효율적pihyoyuljeokinefficientadjective

Related words

  • 효과hyogwaeffectnoun
  • 효과적으로hyogwajeogeuroeffectivelyadverb

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