TOPIK · Level 92
15 words
Korean word
훌륭하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationhullyunghada
Meaning
- adjectiveexcellent
Example
그 선생님은 훌륭하다.keu seon saeng ni meun hul lyung ha da
That teacher is excellent.
More examples
그 요리의 맛은 훌륭했다.keu yo ri ui ma seun hul lyung haet tta
The taste of that dish was excellent.
Core concept
A person, thing, or result stands out as notably good and worthy of praise.
Common phrases
아주 훌륭하다a ju hul lyung ha da
truly excellent
훌륭한 작품hul lyung han chak pum
excellent work
훌륭한 발표hul lyung han pal pyo
excellent presentation
Similar words
좋다chota: Good, pleasant, or satisfying in a general way.
대단하다taedanhada: Remarkable enough to cause surprise and admiration.
뛰어나다ttwieonada: Far above the usual level in ability, talent, or results.
멋지다meotjjida: Stylish and appealing in appearance or atmosphere.
Definition in Korean
품질이나 수준이 평균보다 한층 높아 존경받거나 인정받을 만하다는 뜻이다.pum ji ri na su ju ni pyeong gyun bo da han cheung no pa chon gyeong bat kkeo na in jeong ba deul man ha da neun tteu si da
Word origin
훌륭하다 (hulryunghada, "to be excellent") combines the base 훌륭 (hulryung, "excellent") with 하다 (hada, "to do or be"), although the base's older origin is uncertain.
Usage tips
- English speakers can use this word for people as well as their work, so it is useful when praising someone's ability or character.
Other meanings
- admirableadjective
- outstandingadjective
- splendidadjective
Opposites
- 초라하다chorahadashabbyadjective
Related words
- 훌륭하게hullyunghageexcellentlyadverb