완전한
wanjeonhan
The English word 'complete' can be translated into Korean as 완전한 (wanjeonhan).
Meaning: to finish (verb)
Which one should you use?
While 완전한 describes the state of being complete, the verb 끝내다 is used for the action of finishing a task.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverbial form 완전하게 can be used to mean 'completely' or 'perfectly' in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
wanjeonhan
Did you know?
- To express 'complete' in the sense of 'filling out' a form, Koreans use 작성하다, which literally means 'to compose' or 'to write'.
- In casual conversation, people often use the word 완전 (wanjeon) as an intensive adverb, similar to how English speakers use 'totally' or 'completely'.
- Korean has a distinct word for 'completing' a goal or a mission, 완수하다, which carries a much heavier sense of duty and accomplishment than the general 끝내다.
Examples in context
- 이건 사실에 대한 완전한 왜곡이야.This is a complete distortion of the facts.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe a complete distortion of facts using 완전한.Tatoeba #8367159 by Eunhee, translation #8349121 by CK
- 우리는 완전한 문장을 원합니다.We want complete sentences.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire for complete sentences using 완전한.Tatoeba #3944956 by thomaspark, translation #611372 by CN
- 저희는 프로젝트를 완료했습니다.We have completed the project.
- 공부를 끝냈어.I've finished studying.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Jieun are discussing a project report.
- 도현 Do-hyeon지은 씨, 보고서 다 썼어요?Jieun ssi, bogoseo da sseosseoyo?Jieun, did you finish the report?
- 지은 Ji-eun네, 이제 완전한 형태가 되었어요.ne, ije wanjeonhan hyeongtaega doe-eosseoyo.Yes, it is now in a complete form.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말 고생 많았어요.jeongmal gosaeng manasseoyo.You really worked hard.
- 지은 Ji-eun감사합니다, 도현 씨.gamsahamnida, Dohyun ssi.Thank you, Dohyun.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
