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.