대단한
daedanhan
The English word 'incredible' is translated into Korean as 대단한 (daedanhan).
대단한 is used to express that something is amazing, impressive or awesome. While it often carries a positive connotation, it can also be used in a neutral or negative sense to describe something as tremendous or extreme, such as 'great difficulty' (대단한 어려움).
Meaning: amazing (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word exists in several forms depending on how you use it in a sentence. The dictionary form is the verb-like form 대단하다, meaning 'to be incredible/great'. The form 대단한 is the adjectival form used to modify a noun directly. For adverbial use, such as saying 'incredibly' or 'greatly', use 대단히.
How do you pronounce it?
daedanhan
Did you know?
- In Korean, the concept of being 'incredible' is often expressed through the word 대단한, which literally implies a 'great scale' or 'large amount' rather than a lack of believability.
- While 대단한 describes something impressive, Koreans often use the word 대박 (daebak) in casual settings to say 'incredible' or 'hit the jackpot'. This term originated from the gambling world but is now a common exclamation of surprise.
- When expressing extreme sarcasm, a person might use 대단하다 to mock someone's perceived greatness, similar to saying 'Oh, brilliant!' in English.
Examples in context
- 이건 진짜 멋있어!This is really cool!
- 대단한 성과예요.It is an incredible achievement.
- 그는 정말 대단한 사람이에요.geuneun jeongmal daedanhan saramieyo.He is a truly amazing person.
- 정말 대단한 성과를 냈군요.jeongmal daedanhan seonggwaleul naetgunyo.You achieved an amazing result.
- 그것은 정말 대단한 아이디어예요.geugeoseun jeongmal daedanhan aideoyeyo.That is an amazing idea.
Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Su-bin are discussing a friend's new skill.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨, 지민 씨가 피아노를 쳐요.Subin ssi, Jimin ssi-ga pianoreul chyeoyo.Su-bin, Jimin plays the piano.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말 대단한 재능이네요!jeongmal daedanhan jaeneung-ineyo!That is an incredible talent!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아요. 정말 놀라워요.majayo. jeongmal nollawoyo.Right. It's really surprising.
- 수빈 Su-bin한번 꼭 듣고 싶어요.hanbeon kkok deutgo sipeoyo.I really want to hear it sometime.
