대담한
daedamhan
The English word 'bold' can be translated into Korean as 대담한 (daedamhan).
대담한 is used to describe someone or something as bold, courageous or daring. While 대담한 focuses on daringness, the word 강렬한 can also be used formally to describe something as bold when you want to suggest a strong impact or intensity.
Meaning: courageous, daring (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 대담한 is an adjective used as a modifier before a noun. If you want to use the word as a predicate to end a sentence, you would use the dictionary form 대담하다, which means 'to be bold'.
How do you pronounce it?
daedamhan
Did you know?
- The Hanja (Chinese characters) root of 대담 includes the character '대' (大), meaning 'big', and '담' (膽), meaning 'gall' or 'bladder'.
- If a person's actions are too 'bold' for a social situation, a Korean might say they 'have no shame' (낯이 두껍다), which literally means 'their face is thick'.
- When describing a bold font or typography, Korean speakers use the loanword 'bold' (볼드) rather than the native adjective 대담한.
Examples in context
- 그의 대담한 결의 덕분에 위기를 극복할 수 있었다.Thanks to his bold decision, he was able to ride out the crisis.This sentence shows how to use 대담한 to describe a decision.Tatoeba #13248436 by qiwiwi, translation #287119 by CM
- 대담한 무늬가 있는 격식 있는 드레스A formal dress with bold patterns
- 대담한 성격 때문에 모두가 놀라워했다His bold personality amazed everyone
- 그는 정말 대담한 행보를 보여주었다.geuneun jeongmal daedamhan haengbo-reul boyeojueotda.He showed a truly bold move.
- 그녀의 대담한 선택이 성공을 불러왔다.geunyeoui daedamhan seontaegi seonggong-eul bulleowatda.Her bold choice brought success.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are discussing a new business idea.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 이 계획은 너무 대담한 것 같아요.Hyeonwoo ssi, i gyehoegeun neomu daedamhan geot gat-ayo.Hyunwoo, I think this plan is too bold.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo위험하지만 성공하면 효과가 클 거예요.wiheomhajiman seonggonghamyeon hyogwaga keul geoyeyo.It's risky, but it'll be very effective if it succeeds.
- 민지 Min-ji그렇게 생각하신다니 정말 대담하시네요.geureoke saenggakhasinadani jeongmal daedamhasineyo.You are really bold to think that way.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo도전하지 않으면 아무것도 얻을 수 없어요.dojeonhaji aneumyeon amugeotdo eodeul su eopsoyo.We can't achieve anything without taking a challenge.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
