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B1 noun #3,000 الأكثر شيوعاً 9 دقيقة للقراءة

정답

الأكثر شيوعاً #3,000

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At the A1 level, '정답' (jeongdap) is introduced as a basic noun meaning 'correct answer'. Students learn it in the context of simple classroom interactions. You will likely see it when checking homework or during a basic quiz. It is usually paired with the verb '이다' (to be) or '아니다' (to not be). For example, '정답이에요' (It is the correct answer) or '정답이 아니에요' (It is not the correct answer). At this stage, the focus is on recognizing the word and using it to identify right or wrong choices in a learning environment. It is a very useful word for beginners to know so they can follow along when a teacher is correcting their work.

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At the A2 level, learners begin to use '정답' with a wider variety of verbs and in slightly more complex sentences. You might say '정답을 알아요' (I know the correct answer) or '정답을 쓰세요' (Write the correct answer). You will also encounter the word in the context of test-taking, such as '정답을 고르세요' (Choose the correct answer). At this level, students should also be able to distinguish '정답' from '오답' (wrong answer). The focus shifts from simple identification to active participation in academic or structured activities where finding the correct answer is the goal.

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At the B1 level, you will start to see '정답' used in more abstract or metaphorical ways. While still used for exams and quizzes, it now appears in discussions about daily life and opinions. For example, '인생에 정답이 있을까요?' (Is there a correct answer to life?). You will also learn more specific collocations like '정답을 맞히다' (to get the answer right) and '정답을 확인하다' (to check the answer). Learners at this level should be able to understand the word in social contexts, such as game shows or when someone gives a 'perfect' suggestion for a problem. The nuance of the word as 'the best solution' begins to emerge.

At the B2 level, '정답' is used in complex discussions about society, education, and philosophy. You might encounter texts discussing '정답 사회' (a society obsessed with correct answers/standardized paths) and how this affects mental health and creativity. You will also use the word in professional settings, such as '이 문제의 정답을 찾기 위해 분석이 필요합니다' (Analysis is needed to find the 'correct answer'/best solution to this problem). At this level, the distinction between '정답' (the result) and '해답' (the solution/process) becomes important in writing and formal speech.

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At the C1 level, learners understand the deep cultural weight of '정답' in Korean society. You can discuss the implications of the 'correct answer culture' in the Korean education system and its historical roots. You will use the word in academic essays or high-level debates to critique or support specific viewpoints. Phrases like '정답을 강요하다' (to force a 'correct answer'/conformity) or '정답의 경계' (the boundaries of the correct answer) might appear in your vocabulary. You are comfortable using the word in both its literal, academic sense and its most abstract, philosophical sense.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of '정답'. You can use it with subtle irony or within complex literary metaphors. You understand how it functions in classical literature versus modern slang. You can discern the difference between '정답', '명답', '현답' (a wise answer), and '우답' (a foolish answer) in a split second. You can lead discussions on how the concept of '정답' has shaped Korean modern history and the national psyche. Your usage is fluid, contextually perfect, and reflects a deep understanding of the word's Hanja roots and its social evolution.

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정답 (jeongdap) means 'correct answer' and is used in tests, quizzes, and daily life situations.
It is derived from Hanja: 正 (right) + 答 (answer), emphasizing accuracy and truth.
Commonly paired with the verb '맞히다' (to get it right) rather than just '맞다'.
Metaphorically, it refers to the 'ideal' or 'standard' way to handle life or social situations.

The Korean word 정답 (jeongdap) is a cornerstone of daily conversation, particularly in educational, professional, and even philosophical contexts. At its most literal level, it refers to the 'correct answer' to a specific question or problem. Derived from the Hanja characters 正 (jeong - right/correct) and 答 (dap - answer), it signifies the unique, validated solution to a query. In the high-pressure academic environment of South Korea, where examinations like the Suneung (CSAT) dictate future paths, the pursuit of the jeongdap is a constant theme in the lives of students and parents alike.

Literal Meaning: The single, accurate response to a test question or a mathematical problem.
Metaphorical Meaning: The 'right' way to live, the best solution to a complex life dilemma, or the socially expected choice.

Beyond the classroom, Koreans use this word to discuss life choices. For instance, when debating whether to get married or pursue a specific career, someone might say, "In life, there is no jeongdap." This reflects a nuanced understanding that while math problems have objective solutions, human experiences often do not. However, in a social setting, if someone makes a particularly witty or perfect remark that resolves a situation, others might exclaim, "That's the jeongdap!" implying that the person found the perfect approach or response.

시험이 끝나고 나서 정답을 확인했어요.

Translation: After the exam ended, I checked the correct answers.

In media, you will frequently see this word in game shows and variety programs. When a host asks a question, contestants shout their names to get a chance to provide the jeongdap. It creates a sense of tension and triumph. Interestingly, the word is also used in the phrase '정답 소녀' (Jeongdap Girl), a famous character from a Korean variety show who would announce the correct answers with a charming catchphrase. This highlights how deeply the concept is embedded in pop culture.

인생에는 정해진 정답이 없습니다.

Translation: There is no fixed 'correct answer' in life.

Educational Context: Used for scoring, answer keys (정답지), and reviewing mistakes.

Lastly, the word is often paired with '오답' (wrong answer). Analyzing why a '정답' was missed is a fundamental part of the Korean study method known as '오답 노트' (wrong answer notes), where students transcribe their mistakes to ensure they find the jeongdap next time. This systematic approach to finding the truth or the right path is a key cultural nuance of the word.

Using 정답 correctly requires understanding the verbs it typically pairs with. Because it is a noun, it often acts as the object of an action or the subject of a state. The most common grammatical pattern is [Noun] + [Particle] + [Verb]. For instance, to say 'to know the correct answer,' you would use '정답을 알다.' To say 'the correct answer is A,' you use '정답은 A이다.'

Common Verb Pairings: 1. 맞히다 (to get it right)
2. 적다/쓰다 (to write down)
3. 확인하다 (to check)
4. 고르다 (to choose)
5. 공개하다 (to reveal)

In formal settings, such as a classroom or a business presentation, you might hear '정답을 발표하겠습니다' (I will announce the correct answer). In more informal settings, if you are helping a friend with their homework, you might say '이게 정답이야' (This is the right answer). The word remains the same regardless of formality, but the sentence endings (politeness levels) change to match the social context.

누가 정답을 알고 있나요?

Translation: Who knows the correct answer?

One tricky aspect for English speakers is the distinction between '정답' and '해답'. While both can mean 'answer,' jeongdap is usually the short, objective answer (like '4' or 'Paris'), whereas haedap often refers to the 'solution' or the detailed explanation of how to reach that answer. In a math book, the back page with just the numbers is the '정답지' (answer sheet), but the section explaining the logic is the '해설' or '해답'.

그 질문에 대한 정답은 3번입니다.

Translation: The correct answer to that question is number 3.

Another interesting usage is in the phrase '정답이 없다' (There is no right answer). This is used frequently in philosophical discussions or when discussing subjective matters like art, love, or personal style. It suggests that multiple perspectives are valid. Conversely, '정답이다' (It is the correct answer) can be used to endorse someone's opinion as being the most sensible or logical one in a given situation.

The word 정답 is ubiquitous in South Korean society. You will hear it most frequently in schools, but its reach extends to television, offices, and casual gatherings. In a typical Korean high school, teachers will often ask, "정답 아는 사람?" (Anyone know the right answer?) multiple times a day. Students will whisper to each other, "정답 뭐야?" (What's the right answer?) during breaks to compare their results after a test.

TV & Media: In quiz shows like 'The Bell of the Golden Bell' or variety shows like 'Running Man,' the word is shouted as a signal that a contestant is ready to guess.

On Korean variety shows, the 'Jeongdap' moment is often highlighted with bright graphics and sound effects. When a celebrity gets a difficult question right, the screen might flash '정답!' in big, bold letters. This has turned the word into a bit of an exclamation. Even in daily life, if you suggest a perfect restaurant for dinner, your friend might say, "와, 정답!" meaning "Wow, that's exactly the right choice!"

MC: 이번 문제의 정답은 무엇일까요?

Translation: MC: What would be the correct answer to this question?

In the workplace, jeongdap might be used when discussing strategies. A manager might ask for the '정답' to a declining sales problem, though they usually mean the most effective solution. In this context, it carries a weight of responsibility and the expectation of a practical, successful outcome. It's not just about being 'right' in a factual sense, but about being 'correct' in a functional sense.

부장님, 이 프로젝트의 정답은 협력이라고 생각합니다.

Translation: Manager, I think the 'right answer' for this project is cooperation.

Socially, you'll hear it in the context of '정답 사회' (Jeongdap Society). This is a sociological term used by Koreans to describe a society that pressures individuals to follow a standardized path: go to a good university, get a job at a big company, get married, and have children. When people deviate from this '정답,' they often feel social pressure. Hearing the word in this context reveals a deeper, more structural meaning of the term in Korean life.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 정답 (jeongdap) with its simpler cousin 답 (dap). While '정답' specifically means the *correct* answer, '답' simply means *an* answer. If you say '답을 맞혔어요,' it's technically okay because the context implies the answer was correct, but '정답을 맞혔어요' is much more natural and precise when you want to emphasize your success.

Mistake: Using '맞다' instead of '맞히다': Wrong: 정답을 맞았어요. (This sounds like 'I was hit by the correct answer.')
Right: 정답을 맞혔어요. (I guessed/got the correct answer.)

Another common error involves the word '해답' (haedap). Many learners use '정답' when they are looking for a complex solution to a life problem. While '정답' can be used metaphorically, '해답' is often more appropriate for the 'key' to solving a puzzle or a profound life issue. Think of '정답' as the 'What' and '해답' as the 'How' or the 'Resolution'.

틀린 문장: 이 수학 문제의 정답을 모르겠어요. (Correct, but if you mean the process, use '풀이')

Note: '정답' is just the final result (e.g., 42).

Wait, there's also the confusion with '대답' (daedap). '대답' is the 'response' you give when someone calls your name or asks you a verbal question. You don't '맞히다' (guess correctly) a '대답'. You '하다' (do) a '대답'. If a teacher asks, "What is 2+2?" your verbal response is a '대답', and if you say "4", that specific content is the '정답'.

Finally, avoid using '정답' for 'right' in the sense of 'human rights' (which is '권리') or 'right' in the sense of 'right-wing' (which is '우익'). It is strictly for 'correctness' in response to a prompt. Misusing it in these contexts will lead to significant confusion.

While 정답 is the most common way to say 'correct answer,' there are several synonyms and related terms that provide different shades of meaning. Understanding these will help you sound more like a native speaker and understand more complex texts.

답 (Dap): The general word for 'answer'. Used when you don't necessarily know if it's right or wrong. Example: '답을 썼어요' (I wrote an answer).
해답 (Haedap): Focuses on the 'solution' or the 'key' to a problem. Often used for more complex or abstract issues. Example: '인생의 해답' (The solution to life).
해설 (Haeseol): The 'explanation' or 'commentary' that follows a correct answer. It explains *why* the answer is correct.

In a formal or academic context, you might encounter '명답' (myeongdap), which means a 'brilliant or wise answer.' This is used when someone gives an answer that is not just correct, but exceptionally clever. On the opposite end, '오답' (odap) is the direct antonym, meaning 'wrong answer.' You will see these two paired together constantly in educational materials.

그의 대답은 정말 명답이었습니다.

Translation: His response was truly a brilliant answer.

When talking about the 'correct way' of doing something rather than a literal answer, you might use '옳은 방법' (the right method) or '바른 길' (the right path). While '정답' is used metaphorically in these cases, these alternatives are more descriptive. For example, '정답은 없지만, 옳은 방법은 있습니다' (There is no single correct answer, but there is a right method).

Finally, in very casual slang, young people might use '인생 정답' to refer to something that is a 'must-have' or a 'must-do' in life. For example, '이 치킨은 인생 정답이야' (This chicken is the 'correct answer' to my life/the perfect chicken). This shows how the word has evolved from the classroom to the dinner table.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The character 正 (jeong) is also used in Korean elections to count votes, as it has five strokes, making it easy to tally in groups of five.

دليل النطق

UK /tɕʌŋ.dap/

US /dʒʌŋ.dɑːp/

The stress is balanced on both syllables, but the first syllable '정' is slightly longer in duration.

يتقافى مع

응답 (eungdap) 해답 (haedap) 오답 (odap) 면답 (myeondap) 문답 (mundap) 화답 (hwadap) 명답 (myeongdap) 우답 (udap)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing the final 'p' with a puff of air (it should be silent/unreleased).
Confusing the 'eo' (ㅓ) sound in 'jeong' with 'o' (ㅗ).
Making the 'j' sound too harsh like a 'z'.
Separating the syllables too much.
Pronouncing the 'd' in 'dap' like a hard English 't'.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 2/5

Easy to recognize due to common Hanja roots.

الكتابة 3/5

Requires remembering the 'eo' vowel and final 'p'.

التحدث 2/5

Simple pronunciation, but don't release the 'p'.

الاستماع 2/5

Very distinct sound in quiz/classroom contexts.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

답 맞다 알다 쓰다 문제

تعلّم لاحقاً

해답 오답 확인하다 틀리다 시험

متقدم

명답 현답 풀이 해설 논리

قواعد يجب معرفتها

-이/가 (Subject Particle)

정답이 틀렸어요.

-을/를 (Object Particle)

정답을 알아요.

-이다 (To be)

이것이 정답입니다.

-은/는 (Topic Particle)

정답은 4번입니다.

-지 마세요 (Don't do)

정답을 보지 마세요.

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정답이 뭐예요?

What is the correct answer?

정답 + 이 (subject particle) + 뭐예요 (what is it?)

이것은 정답이에요.

This is the correct answer.

이것 (this) + 은 (topic particle) + 정답 + 이에요 (is)

정답이 아니에요.

It is not the correct answer.

정답 + 이 (subject particle) + 아니에요 (is not)

정답을 보세요.

Look at the correct answer.

정답 + 을 (object particle) + 보세요 (please look)

1번이 정답입니다.

Number 1 is the correct answer.

1번 (Number 1) + 이 (subject particle) + 정답 + 입니다 (is - formal)

정답을 알아요?

Do you know the correct answer?

정답 + 을 (object particle) + 알아요 (know?)

정답을 써요.

Write the correct answer.

정답 + 을 (object particle) + 써요 (write)

여기 정답이 있어요.

The correct answer is here.

여기 (here) + 정답 + 이 (subject particle) + 있어요 (exists/is)

정답을 맞혔어요!

I got the correct answer!

정답 + 을 (object particle) + 맞히다 (to hit/get right) + 었어요 (past tense)

정답을 다시 확인하세요.

Please check the correct answer again.

다시 (again) + 확인하다 (to check) + 세요 (polite command)

친구에게 정답을 물어봤어요.

I asked my friend for the correct answer.

친구 (friend) + 에게 (to) + 물어보다 (to ask) + 았어요 (past tense)

정답을 고르기가 어려워요.

It is difficult to choose the correct answer.

고르다 (to choose) + 기가 (nominalizer + subject particle) + 어렵다 (difficult)

책 뒤에 정답이 있어요.

The correct answers are in the back of the book.

책 뒤 (back of the book) + 에 (location particle)

선생님이 정답을 알려주셨어요.

The teacher told us the correct answer.

알려주다 (to let know/inform) + 시 (honorific) + 었어요 (past)

정답을 외우지 마세요.

Don't just memorize the correct answers.

외우다 (to memorize) + 지 마세요 (don't do)

이 문제의 정답은 4번이에요.

The correct answer to this problem is number 4.

이 문제의 (of this problem) + 정답

사랑에 정답이 있을까요?

Do you think there is a 'right answer' in love?

사랑 (love) + 에 (in) + 있을까요 (do you think there is?)

정답을 맞히는 것보다 이해하는 게 중요해요.

Understanding is more important than just getting the right answer.

~보다 (than) + 중요해요 (is important)

그 질문에 대한 정답을 찾고 싶어요.

I want to find the correct answer to that question.

~에 대한 (regarding/to) + 찾다 (to find) + 고 싶어요 (want to)

모두가 정답을 말할 때 저는 아니라고 했어요.

When everyone said the correct answer, I said no.

말할 때 (when speaking) + 아니라고 하다 (to say no)

시험지에 정답을 적는 것을 잊지 마세요.

Don't forget to write the correct answers on the test paper.

적는 것 (writing) + 을 (object particle) + 잊지 마세요 (don't forget)

정답은 이미 정해져 있는 것 같아요.

It seems the correct answer is already decided.

정해져 있다 (to be decided) + 것 같다 (seems like)

자신만의 정답을 찾는 과정이 필요해요.

A process of finding your own 'correct answer' is necessary.

자신만의 (one's own) + 과정 (process) + 필요하다 (necessary)

정답을 확인하는 순간 가슴이 떨렸어요.

My heart fluttered the moment I checked the correct answer.

확인하는 순간 (the moment of checking)

성공의 정답은 노력뿐이라고 생각하나요?

Do you think the 'right answer' to success is only hard work?

노력 (effort) + 뿐 (only) + 이라고 생각하다 (to think that it is)

사회적 문제에는 하나의 정답만 있을 수 없습니다.

There cannot be only one correct answer to social issues.

하나의 (one) + 만 (only) + 을 수 없다 (cannot)

정답을 유출한 학생이 징계를 받았습니다.

The student who leaked the correct answers was disciplined.

유출하다 (to leak) + ㄴ (adjective clause) + 징계 (discipline)

이 복잡한 상황에서 정답을 내리기는 쉽지 않아요.

It's not easy to provide a 'correct answer' in this complex situation.

내리다 (to give/conclude) + 기는 (as for doing) + 쉽지 않다 (not easy)

많은 사람들이 남들이 정해놓은 정답을 따라갑니다.

Many people follow the 'correct answers' set by others.

정해놓다 (to set/decide) + 따라가다 (to follow)

정답보다는 그 답에 도달하는 논리가 중요합니다.

The logic of reaching that answer is more important than the answer itself.

도달하다 (to reach) + 논리 (logic)

면접관은 정답보다는 태도를 보는 것 같습니다.

The interviewer seems to look at attitude rather than the 'correct answer'.

면접관 (interviewer) + 태도 (attitude)

정답지 오류로 인해 시험이 무효 처리되었습니다.

The exam was invalidated due to an error in the answer key.

오류 (error) + 로 인해 (due to) + 무효 (invalid)

한국 교육의 고질적인 문제는 정답만을 강요한다는 점이다.

A chronic problem in Korean education is that it only forces 'correct answers'.

고질적인 (chronic) + 강요하다 (to force) + 점 (point/fact)

예술의 세계에서는 정답을 찾는 행위 자체가 무의미하다.

In the world of art, the act of looking for a 'correct answer' itself is meaningless.

행위 (act) + 자체 (itself) + 무의미하다 (meaningless)

그는 철학적인 질문에 대해 명쾌한 정답을 제시했다.

He provided a clear 'correct answer' to the philosophical question.

명쾌한 (clear/lucid) + 제시하다 (to present)

우리는 가끔 정답이 없는 미로 속을 걷는 기분이 든다.

We sometimes feel like we are walking in a maze with no 'correct answer'.

미로 (maze) + 기분이 들다 (to feel like)

정답이 고착화된 사회에서는 혁신이 일어나기 힘들다.

In a society where 'correct answers' are fixed, innovation is hard to occur.

고착화되다 (to become fixed/solidified) + 혁신 (innovation)

그의 발언은 논란의 여지 없는 정답으로 받아들여졌다.

His statement was accepted as an indisputable 'correct answer'.

논란의 여지 없는 (indisputable) + 받아들여지다 (to be accepted)

인생의 후반기에 접어들어서야 정답이 없음을 깨달았다.

Only after entering the later stages of life did I realize there is no 'correct answer'.

접어들어서야 (only after entering) + 깨닫다 (to realize)

과학적 정답은 새로운 증거에 의해 언제든 뒤바뀔 수 있다.

Scientific 'correct answers' can be overturned at any time by new evidence.

증거 (evidence) + 뒤바뀌다 (to be overturned/reversed)

정답이라는 환상에 사로잡혀 우리는 본질을 놓치고 있다.

Obsessed with the illusion of a 'correct answer', we are missing the essence.

환상 (illusion) + 사로잡히다 (to be obsessed/captured) + 놓치다 (to miss)

문학에서 정답을 요구하는 것은 텍스트의 다층적 의미를 훼손한다.

Demanding a 'correct answer' in literature damages the multi-layered meanings of the text.

요구하다 (to demand) + 다층적 (multi-layered) + 훼손하다 (to damage)

시대적 요구에 부합하는 정답을 내놓는 것이 지도자의 덕목이다.

Providing 'correct answers' that meet the demands of the times is a virtue of a leader.

부합하다 (to correspond/meet) + 덕목 (virtue)

그의 논리는 정답의 범주를 넘어선 새로운 패러다임을 제시했다.

His logic presented a new paradigm beyond the category of 'correct answers'.

범주 (category) + 넘어서다 (to go beyond)

객관적 정답의 해체는 포스트모더니즘의 핵심적인 논의 중 하나이다.

The deconstruction of the objective 'correct answer' is one of the core discussions of postmodernism.

해체 (deconstruction) + 핵심적인 (core/central)

우리는 정답을 연기하는 배우처럼 사회적 규범을 수행한다.

We perform social norms like actors performing a 'correct answer'.

연기하다 (to act/perform) + 수행하다 (to carry out)

절대적 정답의 부재는 인간에게 실존적 고뇌를 안겨준다.

The absence of an absolute 'correct answer' brings existential agony to humans.

부재 (absence) + 실존적 고뇌 (existential agony)

역사는 승자의 기록이기에, 그들의 서사가 곧 정답이 된다.

Because history is the record of the winners, their narrative becomes the 'correct answer'.

승자 (winner) + 서사 (narrative) + 곧 (soon/directly)

المرادفات

답 해답 옳은 답 정해 모범 답안

الأضداد

오답 틀린 답

تلازمات شائعة

정답을 맞히다

정답을 확인하다

정답을 적다

정답을 고르다

정답이 없다

정답을 유출하다

정답을 발표하다

정답을 모르다

정답을 가르쳐주다

정답을 외우다

العبارات الشائعة

정답 소녀

— A famous variety show character who announced answers. Used to describe someone cute who gives answers.

그 아이는 정답 소녀처럼 귀여워요.

정답 사회

— A society that pressures people to follow a single 'correct' path in life. Often used in social criticism.

한국은 정답 사회라는 비판을 받기도 합니다.

정답지

— The paper or booklet containing all the correct answers (Answer Key).

정답지를 보고 채점하세요.

정답률

— The percentage of people who got a specific question right (Correct Answer Rate).

이 문제의 정답률은 매우 낮아요.

정답 공개

— The act of revealing the correct answer, often used in shows.

드디어 정답 공개의 시간입니다!

정답 처리

— The administrative action of marking a response as correct.

복수 정답 처리가 되었습니다.

인생 정답

— A slang term for a perfect choice or a life-changing item.

이 여행지는 정말 제 인생 정답이에요.

정답 맞추기

— The act of comparing answers with someone else to see if they match.

시험 끝나고 친구들과 정답 맞추기를 했어요.

정답 행진

— A streak of getting multiple questions correct in a row.

그는 퀴즈쇼에서 정답 행진을 이어갔습니다.

정답을 구하다

— To calculate or search for the correct answer.

방정식의 정답을 구하세요.

يُخلط عادةً مع

정답 vs 대답

대답 is a verbal response/reply, while 정답 is the correctness of that response.

정답 vs 해답

해답 is the 'key' or 'solution' (often longer), while 정답 is the 'correct answer' (often short).

정답 vs 답

답 is any answer; 정답 is specifically the correct one.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"정답이 손에 잡히다"

— To feel like the answer is very close or obvious.

정답이 손에 잡힐 듯 말 듯 해요.

Neutral

"정답을 빗나가다"

— To miss the correct answer by a small margin.

그의 추측은 정답을 살짝 빗나갔다.

Neutral

"정답에 근접하다"

— To be very close to the correct answer.

당신의 의견은 정답에 아주 근접합니다.

Neutral

"정답을 꿰뚫다"

— To see through a problem and find the exact answer immediately.

그는 문제의 정답을 단번에 꿰뚫었다.

Formal

"정답을 훔치다"

— To cheat by looking at someone else's correct answer.

정답을 훔쳐보는 행위는 부정행위입니다.

Neutral

"정답을 찍다"

— To guess the correct answer randomly (like 'pinning' it).

모르는 문제는 그냥 정답을 찍었어요.

Informal

"정답을 뱉다"

— To say the correct answer quickly or reflexively.

그는 질문이 끝나기도 전에 정답을 뱉었다.

Informal

"정답을 숨기다"

— To intentionally not reveal the correct answer.

그는 정답을 알고 있었지만 끝까지 숨겼다.

Neutral

"정답을 갈구하다"

— To desperately want to know the right answer or solution.

우리는 진리의 정답을 갈구한다.

Formal/Literary

"정답을 비웃다"

— To mock the standard 'correct' answer in favor of a unique one.

천재들은 가끔 뻔한 정답을 비웃기도 한다.

Literary

سهل الخلط

정답 vs 맞다 vs 맞히다

Both relate to being 'correct'.

맞다 means 'to be correct' (subject is the answer). 맞히다 means 'to get it right' (subject is the person).

정답이 맞아요 (The answer is right). 정답을 맞혔어요 (I got the answer right).

정답 vs 정답 vs 해설

Both are in the back of a textbook.

정답 is just the result (e.g., 'A'). 해설 is the explanation of why 'A' is correct.

정답을 확인하고 해설을 읽었어요.

정답 vs 정답 vs 진리

Both imply truth.

정답 is for specific questions. 진리 is for universal, absolute truths (like gravity or God).

수학의 정답, 우주의 진리.

정답 vs 정답 vs 권리

English 'right' can mean both.

정답 is 'correctness'. 권리 is 'human rights'.

정답을 맞힐 권리가 있어요 (I have the right to get the answer right).

정답 vs 정답 vs 우익

English 'right' can mean political side.

정답 is 'correct'. 우익 is 'right-wing'.

그의 정치 성향은 우익이다.

أنماط الجُمل

정답이 [뭐예요]?

정답이 뭐예요?

정답을 [맞히다]

정답을 맞혔어요.

정답이 [없다]

인생에는 정답이 없어요.

정답을 [찾기 위해] ...

정답을 찾기 위해 노력해요.

정답을 [강요하는] ...

정답을 강요하는 사회입니다.

정답의 [부재]

정답의 부재가 두려워요.

Mixed

이게 [정답]이야.

이게 정답이야.

Mixed

[Noun]이/가 정답이다.

노력이 정답이다.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

정답지

정답률

정답표

الأفعال

정답하다 (rare)

정답을 맞히다

정답을 내다

الصفات

정답인

정답 같은

مرتبط

문제

질문

시험

풀이

해설

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frequency

Extremely frequent in schools, media, and self-help contexts.

أخطاء شائعة

정답을 맞다 → 정답을 맞히다
맞다 is an intransitive verb in this context; you need the causative 맞히다 to mean 'to hit the mark'.
이게 정답이에요? (to mean 'Are you right?') → 당신 말이 맞아요?
정답 refers to the answer itself, not the person's general correctness in a debate.
정답을 대답하다 → 정답을 말하다 / 대답을 하다
You don't 'answer the correct answer'. You 'say the correct answer'.
정답을 풀다 → 문제를 풀다 / 정답을 맞히다
You solve (풀다) a problem (문제), not the answer (정답).
정답이 없어요 (to mean 'I don't have an answer') → 답을 모르겠어요
'정답이 없다' usually means the problem itself has no solution, not that you personally don't know it.

نصائح

The 'Jeong' Judge

Imagine a judge named Jeong who only gives 'Dap' (answers) that are 100% correct. He is the Jeong-dap judge.

Object vs Subject

Use '정답을' when you are doing something to the answer (writing, checking). Use '정답이' when describing the answer (is correct, is missing).

Game Show Energy

When you hear '정답!' on TV, notice the excitement. It represents the thrill of being right in a high-stakes environment.

The Silent P

Don't let any air out at the end of 'dap'. It's like you're stopping the sound with your lips closed.

Hanja Roots

Learning 正 (jeong) will help you with other words like 정확 (accurate) and 정상 (normal).

The Odap Note

Koreans love '오답 노트'. Try making one for your Korean studies to find the '정답' next time!

Playful Usage

If a friend suggests the perfect food, shout '정답!' to show you 100% agree with their choice.

Formal Contexts

In professional reports, use '최적의 해답' (optimal solution) if '정답' feels too much like a school word.

The Bell Sound

In Korean media, the word '정답' is almost always paired with a high-pitched 'ding' sound.

Don't Overuse

In deep emotional conversations, saying 'there is a 정답' might make you sound narrow-minded.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of 'Jeong' as 'Just' and 'Dap' as 'D-answer'. The 'Just-the-right-answer'.

ربط بصري

Imagine a bright green checkmark (✅) sitting on top of the word 정답.

Word Web

Question Test Correct Key Solution Score True Right

تحدٍّ

Try to find 3 things in your room today that are the '정답' (perfect choice) for their purpose.

أصل الكلمة

From Middle Korean, combining two Hanja characters: 正 (정) and 答 (답).

المعنى الأصلي: The 'right/upright' response.

Sino-Korean (Hanja-based vocabulary).

السياق الثقافي

Be careful when using '정답' in personal advice; it can sound prescriptive or bossy if you imply your way is the only '정답'.

English speakers use 'the right answer' or 'correct answer'. '정답' is more concise and used as a stand-alone exclamation more often than in English.

The 'Jeongdap Girl' (Kim Su-jeong) from Star Golden Bell. The song 'No Answer' (정답은 없다) by various artists. The common variety show trope where '정답!' is shouted before answering.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

School/Exam

정답을 맞히다
정답을 확인하다
정답지
오답 노트

TV Quiz Shows

정답!
정답 공개
마지막 정답
정답 행진

Daily Life Advice

정답은 없어요
이게 정답이에요
인생의 정답
제일 좋은 정답

Office/Meetings

정답을 찾다
해결책이 정답이다
정답을 제시하다
비즈니스 정답

Slang/Social Media

인생 정답
정답 인정
완전 정답
정답 그 자체

بدايات محادثة

"이 퀴즈의 정답을 아세요? (Do you know the answer to this quiz?)"

"인생에 정답이 있다고 생각하세요? (Do you think there is a 'right answer' in life?)"

"시험에서 정답을 몇 개 맞혔어요? (How many correct answers did you get on the exam?)"

"이 문제의 정답이 왜 3번인지 설명해 줄 수 있어요? (Can you explain why the answer to this problem is number 3?)"

"우리가 찾고 있는 정답이 과연 무엇일까요? (What exactly is the 'correct answer' we are looking for?)"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

오늘 내가 찾은 가장 중요한 '정답'은 무엇인가? (What was the most important 'correct answer' I found today?)

정답이 없는 문제 때문에 고민해 본 적이 있는가? (Have you ever worried about a problem that has no correct answer?)

한국의 '정답 사회'에 대해 어떻게 생각하는가? (What do you think about Korea's 'correct answer society'?)

내가 생각하는 행복의 정답은 무엇인가? (What is my 'correct answer' for happiness?)

정답을 맞혔을 때의 기분을 묘사해 보라. (Describe how it feels when you get the correct answer.)

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Usually, you say '맞아요' or '그 말이 맞아요'. Using '정답이에요!' sounds like you are a teacher or a quiz host, but it can be used playfully to mean 'Spot on!'

No, it's used metaphorically for the best way to do things, like 'Finding the 정답 to a happy life'. However, its roots are in testing.

The most common antonym is 오답 (odap), which literally means 'wrong answer'.

It is the 'Answer Key' or 'Answer Sheet' that lists all the correct answers for a test.

No, that is a common mistake. You should say '정답을 맞히다' or '정답이 맞다'.

It comes from Hanja: 正 (correct) and 答 (answer). It literally means 'the correct answer'.

옳은 답 is more descriptive ('a right answer'), while 정답 is the noun form ('the correct answer'). 정답 is much more common.

It means there is no single prescribed way to live or solve a personal problem; it's subjective.

You say '정답을 확인했어요'.

No, a phone number is not an answer to a question. You would just say '맞는 번호' (correct number).

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