초현실적인
chohyeonsiljeogin
The English word "surreal" is translated into Korean as 초현실적인 (chohyeonsiljeogin).
초현실적인 is used to describe things that are fantastic, incongruous.
Meaning: fantastic and incongruous (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 초 (beyond), 현실 (reality) and the suffix 적, which means '-like' or '-ic'.
Which one should you use?
While 초현실적인 is the adjective used to modify a noun, the noun form for the specific art movement "surrealism" is 초현실주의.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 초현실적인 is used specifically to modify a noun that follows it. To use the concept as a predicate in a sentence (for example, to say "It is surreal"), you use the stem 초현실적 and add the verb ending –이다 to create 초현실적이다.
How do you pronounce it?
chohyeonsiljeogin
Did you know?
- The word 현실 (reality) is frequently used in the slang phrase 현실 자각 타임, often shortened to '현타'. This describes the sudden, jarring moment when one returns to reality after a surreal or delusional experience.
- The prefix 초 (beyond) is also used in the word 초능력, which means 'superpower'. It implies a capability that transcends the normal boundaries of human reality.
- When describing a situation that is 'surreal' because it is absurd or nonsensical rather than artistic, Koreans often use the word 황당하다. This describes the feeling of being taken aback by something that defies common sense.
Examples in context
- 그 영화의 분위기는 정말 초현실적인 느낌이었어요.geu yeonghwaui bunwigineun jeongmal chohyeonsiljeogin neukkimieosseoyo.The atmosphere of that movie felt truly surreal.
- 꿈속에서 본 초현실적인 풍경이 기억에 남아요.kkumsogeseo bon chohyeonsiljeogin punggyeongi gieoge namayo.The surreal landscape I saw in my dream stays in my memory.
- 그 화가는 초현실적인 그림을 그리는 데 탁월해요.geu hwaganeun chohyeonsiljeogin geurimeul geurineun de takwolhaeyo.That painter is excellent at drawing surreal paintings.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Dohyun are visiting a modern art gallery.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨, 이 작품 어때요?Dohyun ssi, i jakpum eottaeyo?Dohyun, what do you think of this piece?
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말 초현실적인 풍경이네요.jeongmal chohyeonsiljeogin punggyeongineyo.It's a truly surreal landscape.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아요. 마치 다른 세상 같아요.majayo. machi dareun sesang gatayo.I agree. It's like another world.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그래서 더 매력적인 것 같아요.geuraeseo deo maeryeokjeogin geot gatayo.That's why I think it's more attractive.
