창의적인
changuijeogin
The English word 'creative' is translated into Korean as 창의적인 (changuijeogin).
This word is used to describe someone or something that is original, expressive and imaginative.
Meaning: original, expressive, and imaginative (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is built from the root noun 창의 (chang-ui), which means 'creativity'.
Which one should you use?
While 창의적인 is the standard way to describe being creative, other forms exist for specific nuances: 창조적인 emphasizes the act of creation or invention and 독창적인 is used when describing something that is original and unconventional.
How does it change in a sentence?
However, 창의적인 (chang-uijeogin) is the specific adjectival form used when you want to modify a noun directly.
How do you pronounce it?
changuijeogin
Did you know?
- The word 창조적인 (changjojeogin) is often used in religious or much grander contexts, such as describing the 'creative power' of a deity or the creation of the universe.
- The suffix -적인 used in 창의적인 is a loan-pattern from Japanese that allows Korean to turn abstract nouns into adjectives, similar to adding '-(iv)e' in English.
- While 창의적인 describes a creative person, the term 창의력 (chang-ui-ryeok) refers to 'creative power' as a measurable skill or capacity, which is frequently tested in Korean education.
Examples in context
- 그 작품은 창의적이다.That piece of work is creative.
- 그는 창조적인 사람이다.He is a creative person.
- 너 정말 창의적이야!You are really creative!
- 우리 팀원들은 창조적이야.Our team members are creative.
- 창의적인 아이디어A creative idea
- 그는 정말 창의적인 사람이에요.geuneun jeongmal chang-uijeogin saram-ieyo.He is a truly creative person.
- 창의적인 아이디어가 필요해요.chang-uijeogin aidieoga piryo-haeyo.I need creative ideas.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun are discussing a new project at work.
- 민지 Min-ji지훈 씨는 참 창의적인 것 같아요.Jihun ssineun cham chang-uijeogin geot gat-ayo.I think you are very creative, Jihun.
- 지훈 Ji-hun아니에요, 아직 부족해요.Anieyo, ajik bujok-haeyo.No, I still lack much.
- 민지 Min-ji새로운 제안이 정말 좋았어요.Saeroun je-ani jeongmal jo-asseoyo.Your new proposal was really good.
- 지훈 Ji-hun고마워요, 민지 씨.Gomawoyo, Minji ssi.Thank you, Minji.
