특별한
The English phrase special is translated into Korean as 특별한.
특별한 is used to describe something of particular interest or value, such as a beloved person or a favored thing. While 특별한 carries a positive or neutral connotation of value, the synonym 특이한 is used to describe something that is peculiar, unusual or strange.
Meaning: of particular interest or value, certain, dear, beloved, favored (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective form used to modify a noun is 특별한, but the dictionary base form is 특별하다. If you wish to use the adverbial form meaning 'specially' or 'particularly', use 특별히.
Did you know?
- In Korean social dynamics, calling someone 특별한 can be a subtle way of hinting at a romantic interest without explicitly saying 'I love you'.
- The Hanja roots for 특별 (特別) link the word to the idea of 'separating' something from the rest, rather than just 'adding' value to it.
- Korean uses the word 특별 in 'special edition' products, but often adds the English loanword 'special' (스페셜) to make the item sound more luxurious or modern.
Examples in context
- 메리는 특별한 힘을 가지고 있는 것 같아.I think that Mary has special powers.This sentence is useful for describing someone possessing the adjective 특별한.Tatoeba #8533606 by Eunhee, translation #4029299 by Hybrid
- 그들은 아주 특별한 곳에 숨겨둔 것이 틀림없어They must've hidden it somewhere very special.This sentence is useful for describing a location using the adjective 특별한.Tatoeba #9803432 by ST_Young, translation #8619776 by ajje
- 시 정부는 특별한 자전거 도로를 설치하려고 하나, 많은 운전자들은 그 구상에 반대한다.The city government wants to set up special cycle lanes. However, a lot of drivers oppose the idea.This sentence is useful for describing cycle lanes using the adjective 특별한.Tatoeba #7794477 by HappyMidnight, translation #1477326 by eastasiastudent
- 이 영화는 특별한 경험이에요.This movie is a special experience.
- 저희 호텔은 고객들을 특급으로 대우해요.Our hotel treats customers with first-class service.
- 오늘 기념일이니까 특별한 거 하지 않을래?Since it's an anniversary today, do you want to do something special?
- 이 선물은 특별하다!This gift is special!
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyun are looking at a gift in a shop.
- 민지 Min-ji이건 정말 특별한 선물이야.Igeon jeongmal teukbyeolhan seonmul-iya.This is a truly special gift.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지가 고른 거니까 더 특별해.Minji-ga goreun geonikka deo teukbyeolhae.Since Minji chose it, it's even more special.
- 민지 Min-ji도현이 너도 마음에 들어?Dohyun-i neodo maeume deureo?Dohyun, do you like it too?
- 도현 Do-hyeon응, 정말 마음에 들어.Eung, jeongmal maeume deureo.Yes, I really like it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
