특정

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Meaning and Usage

"특정" means "particular" or "specific," and it is used to single out a specific person, place, time, or thing from a broader group. It is often used in formal or neutral contexts.

Common Collocations

  • 특정 시간 (specific time): used when referring to a precise time.
  • 특정 장소 (specific place): used to indicate a particular location.
  • 특정 사람 (specific person): used to identify a particular individual.

Usage Notes

When using "특정," the speaker emphasizes that something is not general but limited to a defined scope. It is commonly paired with nouns to specify the target clearly. Avoid confusing "특정" with "특별" which means "special" in a more subjective or qualitative sense.

Register and Politeness

"특정" is neutral and appropriate in both spoken and written Korean, especially in formal or academic contexts.

Example Sentences

특정 시간에만 문을 엽니다.

Teukjeong sigane-man muneul yeomnida.

It opens only at a particular time.

특정 장소에서 모임이 열릴 예정입니다.

Teukjeong jangsoeseo moimi yeollil yejeongimnida.

The meeting is scheduled to be held at a specific place.

특정 사람만 이 정보를 볼 수 있습니다.

Teukjeong saramman i jeongboreul bol su itsseumnida.

Only certain people can see this information.