훌륭하다

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Meaning and Usage

훌륭하다 means 'to be excellent' or 'to be admirable.' It is often used to praise someone's skills, character, or achievements.

Common Contexts

You will hear 훌륭하다 in formal and polite conversations, such as when complimenting professionals, artists, or someone's behavior.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 훌륭한 사람: an excellent person, often used to praise character or achievements.
  • 훌륭한 작품: an excellent work (art, literature, etc.).
  • 정말 훌륭하다: really excellent, emphasizing high praise.

Tips

훌륭하다 is a descriptive adjective and is often followed by the particle '한' when modifying nouns (훌륭한). Avoid confusing it with casual praise words like '좋다' which means 'good' but less formal or strong.

Use 훌륭하다 to express respect and admiration in both spoken and written Korean.

Example Sentences

그는 훌륭한 의사입니다.

Geuneun hullunghan uisaimnida.

He is an excellent doctor.

훌륭한 작품을 만들어서 모두가 감탄했어요.

Hullunghan jakpumeul mandeureoseo moduga gamtanhaesseoyo.

Everyone admired the excellent work that was created.

훌륭하다라는 말은 누군가의 능력이나 성품이 뛰어날 때 사용해요.

Hullunghadara neun mareun nugungaui neungnyeogina seongpumi ttwieonal ttae sayonghaeyo.

The word '훌륭하다' is used when someone's ability or character is outstanding.