상징적인
sangjingjeogin
The English word 'iconic' is translated into Korean as 상징적인 (sangjingjeogin).
상징적인 is used to describe something that is symbolic, representative or emblazoned in the collective memory.
Meaning: representative of its type (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 상징적인 refers to something symbolic or representative, 대표적인 is used specifically to mean 'representative'. In more casual or informal settings, the transliterated loanword 아이코닉 is also used to express 'iconic'.
How do you pronounce it?
sangjingjeogin
Did you know?
- In social media contexts, the concept of 'iconic' is often expressed through the word 레전드 (legend). Calling a moment 'legendary' is the most common way to describe an 'iconic' event among Gen Z Koreans.
- While 상징적인 describes a symbol, Koreans often use the word 국민 meaning 'national' as a prefix to call something iconic, such as 국민 'MC' for a universally loved host.
- In Korean, the concept of 'iconic' beauty is often described using the word 정석 (standard/textbook). To say someone has an 'iconic' look is often to say they are the 'textbook' example of a certain style.
Examples in context
- 영화 "타이타닉"은 상징적인 작품 중 하나입니다.The movie 'Titanic' is one of the iconic works.
- 우리 회사의 로고는 상징적인 모양과 디자인을 가지고 있습니다.Our company logo has an iconic shape and design.
- 저 카페의 컵은 아이코닉한 디자인이에요.The cups at that cafe have an iconic design.
- 그 건물은 도시의 상징적인 장소예요.geu geonmul-eun dosi-ui sangjing-jeogin jangso-yeyo.That building is an iconic place in the city.
Example conversation
Subin and Jihun are visiting a famous landmark.
- 수빈 Su-bin지훈 씨, 여기 정말 상징적인 곳이죠?Jihun ssi, yeogi jeongmal sangjing-jeogin got-ijyo?Jihun, this is a truly iconic place, isn't it?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 수빈 씨 말대로 정말 유명해요.ne, Subin ssi mal-daero jeongmal yumyeong-haeyo.Yes, it's really famous, just as you said, Subin.
- 수빈 Su-bin사진을 찍으면 정말 멋질 것 같아요.sajin-eul jjik-eumyeon jeongmal meot-jil geot gat-ayo.I think it would look great in a photo.
- 지훈 Ji-hun맞아요, 제가 사진 찍어 드릴게요.maj-ayo, jega sajin jjigeo deurilgeyo.That's right, I'll take a photo for you.
