Korean

똑똑하다

똑똑하다
Meaning: to be smart, clever, bright
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

That student is really smart.
그녀는 우리 학교에서 가장 똑똑한 여학생이다.
She is the smartest female student in our school.
쟤가 우리 반에서 가장 똑똑한 학생이야.
That person is the smartest student in our class.
그는 평민 출신이지만 아주 똑똑했다.
Although he was from a commoner background, he was very smart.
그는 어리숙해 보이지만 실제로는 아주 똑똑하다.
He looks naive, but in reality, he is very smart.
걔는 좀 띨띨이 같아 보이지만 사실 똑똑해.
He looks a bit like a dimwit, but he is actually smart.

Usage Notes

Used to describe someone who is intelligent or quick-witted. It can also mean 'clear' or 'distinct', as in '똑똑한 발음' (clear pronunciation).

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