Explanation at your level:
You use 폭넓다 to say something is big or wide. If you have many friends, your friend circle is 폭넓다. It is a good word to describe variety.
At this level, you can use 폭넓다 to talk about your interests. If you like many types of music, you can say your taste is 폭넓다. It helps you sound more descriptive than just saying 'big'.
You can use this to describe abstract concepts. For example, 폭넓은 지식 means you have knowledge about many different topics. It is very useful in school or work presentations.
Use this to express nuance in professional settings. You might say a company has a 폭넓은 range of products. It shows you understand how to describe the scope of a project or a person's capability.
At the advanced level, 폭넓다 is used to discuss social issues or intellectual breadth. You might describe a 폭넓은 consensus among experts. It conveys a sense of inclusivity and thoroughness in thought.
Mastery of this word involves using it to frame complex cultural or philosophical discussions. You might analyze the 폭넓은 implications of a policy or the 폭넓은 historical context of a movement. It is a sign of high-level fluency.
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- 폭넓다 means wide-ranging or broad.
- It is used for abstract concepts like knowledge and relationships.
- Use '폭넓은' before a noun and '폭넓게' before a verb.
- It is a versatile and positive word.
The word 폭넓다 is a fantastic Korean adjective that combines 폭 (width/breadth) and 넓다 (wide). When you call something 폭넓다, you are saying that it covers a lot of ground.
Think of it as having a wide horizon. If someone has a 폭넓은 knowledge, they don't just know one thing; they know a little bit about everything! It is a very positive word often used to compliment someone's perspective or the variety of choices available in a situation.
The etymology of 폭넓다 is straightforward as it is a compound of two native Korean words. 폭 refers to the width or span of an object, like the width of fabric or a road.
Historically, this word evolved from describing physical dimensions to describing abstract concepts. By the 20th century, it became common to use it for human intellectual capacity and social relationships. It reflects the Korean cultural value of being well-rounded and having a broad understanding of the world.
You will most often see 폭넓다 used with nouns related to knowledge, experience, or relationships. Common pairings include 폭넓은 지식 (broad knowledge) and 폭넓은 인간관계 (wide social circle).
It is used in both formal business settings—like discussing a wide range of options—and casual settings when talking about someone's diverse taste in music. It is a very versatile word that sounds sophisticated yet natural in daily conversation.
While 폭넓다 is descriptive, it appears in several fixed phrases. 1. 폭넓은 이해 (a broad understanding) - used to ask for patience. 2. 폭넓은 활동 (wide-ranging activities) - used for someone busy in many fields. 3. 폭넓은 시야 (broad perspective) - used to describe a visionary leader. 4. 폭넓게 생각하다 (to think broadly) - a piece of advice. 5. 폭넓은 지지 (broad support) - used in political or social contexts.
As an adjective, 폭넓다 follows the standard Korean conjugation rules. When modifying a noun, it becomes 폭넓은. Pronunciation-wise, the 'ㄹ' sound is important; it is pronounced [퐁널따] due to nasalization.
It is not a verb, so it doesn't take object markers. Instead, it describes the state of the subject. It rhymes loosely with other 'wide' descriptive words like 넓다 (broad) or 깊다 (deep), which are often used in similar contexts regarding depth of character.
Fun Fact
It is a native Korean word that perfectly describes the concept of breadth.
Pronunciation Guide
Korean pronunciation
Korean pronunciation
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the nasalization
- Ignoring the double consonant
- Incorrect vowel length
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Fortgeschritten
Grammar to Know
Adjective conjugation
폭넓다 -> 폭넓은
Adverbial form
폭넓다 -> 폭넓게
Noun modification
폭넓은 + Noun
Examples by Level
그는 친구가 폭넓다.
He / friends / wide-ranging.
Describes a social circle.
폭넓게 봐요.
Look / broadly.
Adverbial usage.
취미가 폭넓다.
Hobbies / are broad.
Describes variety.
폭넓은 길.
Wide / road.
Physical usage.
지식이 폭넓다.
Knowledge / is broad.
Intellectual usage.
폭넓게 생각하자.
Let's think / broadly.
Suggestion.
폭넓은 옷.
Wide / clothes.
Physical size.
폭넓은 경험.
Broad / experience.
Abstract noun.
그는 폭넓은 지식을 가지고 있다.
우리는 폭넓은 선택지가 있다.
그녀는 폭넓은 분야에서 일한다.
폭넓은 이해가 필요합니다.
그의 음악 취향은 폭넓다.
폭넓은 인간관계를 유지한다.
폭넓은 시야를 가지세요.
폭넓은 대화를 나눴다.
그 정책은 폭넓은 지지를 받았다.
우리는 폭넓은 조사를 수행했다.
그의 연구는 폭넓은 주제를 다룬다.
폭넓은 경험이 도움이 될 것이다.
폭넓게 의견을 수렴하자.
그는 폭넓은 인맥을 자랑한다.
폭넓은 시각으로 문제를 보자.
폭넓은 변화가 예상된다.
폭넓은 관점에서 사안을 검토해야 한다.
그 작가는 폭넓은 독자층을 확보했다.
폭넓은 사회적 합의가 우선이다.
그는 폭넓은 학문적 배경을 가졌다.
폭넓은 해석이 가능한 문장이다.
폭넓은 네트워크를 구축하는 것이 중요하다.
폭넓은 지원을 아끼지 않았다.
폭넓은 변화를 이끌어냈다.
그의 철학은 폭넓은 인간애에 기초한다.
폭넓은 학제간 연구가 활발하다.
폭넓은 스펙트럼의 의견이 제시되었다.
그는 폭넓은 문화적 소양을 갖추었다.
폭넓은 비판적 사고가 요구된다.
폭넓은 역사적 맥락에서 이해해야 한다.
폭넓은 공감대를 형성하는 것이 관건이다.
그의 예술 세계는 폭넓은 깊이를 지닌다.
폭넓은 담론을 통해 문제의 핵심에 다가갔다.
그의 사상은 폭넓은 통찰력을 보여준다.
폭넓은 인문학적 소양은 필수적이다.
폭넓은 지평을 여는 혁신적인 시도였다.
폭넓은 포용력을 가진 리더십이 필요하다.
폭넓은 지식의 체계화를 이루었다.
그는 폭넓은 예술적 감각으로 정평이 나 있다.
폭넓은 시각의 전환이 필요한 시점이다.
Häufige Kollokationen
Idioms & Expressions
"폭넓은 마음"
Open-mindedness
그는 폭넓은 마음으로 이해했다.
neutral"폭넓게 펼치다"
To expand widely
사업을 폭넓게 펼쳤다.
formal"폭넓은 교류"
Wide exchange
문화적 폭넓은 교류가 필요하다.
formal"폭넓은 공감"
Broad consensus
폭넓은 공감을 얻어냈다.
formal"폭넓은 시각"
Broad perspective
폭넓은 시각이 필요하다.
neutral"폭넓은 행보"
Wide-ranging actions
그의 폭넓은 행보가 주목받는다.
formalEasily Confused
Base word
넓다 is general, 폭넓다 is specific scope.
방이 넓다 vs 지식이 폭넓다.
Both mean wide
광범위하다 is more formal.
광범위한 피해 vs 폭넓은 이해.
Both mean variety
다양하다 is about types, 폭넓다 is about scope.
다양한 색깔 vs 폭넓은 지식.
Both mean big
크다 is size, 폭넓다 is range.
큰 가방 vs 폭넓은 경험.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + (이/가) 폭넓다
그의 지식이 폭넓다.
Subject + (을/를) 폭넓게 [verb]
의견을 폭넓게 수용했다.
폭넓은 + Noun
폭넓은 이해가 필요하다.
폭넓게 + [Adjective/Verb]
폭넓게 생각하자.
Subject + (에게) 폭넓은 [Noun] + (이/가) 있다
그에게는 폭넓은 인맥이 있다.
Wortfamilie
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Verwandt
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
Must use modifier form before nouns.
Don't confuse antonyms.
Use adverb form for verbs.
Check collocation rules.
Vary vocabulary.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a wide map.
When Native Speakers Use It
To praise someone's depth.
Cultural Insight
Valued in education.
Grammar Shortcut
Use -ㄴ for nouns.
Say It Right
Focus on the nasal sound.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for small things.
Did You Know?
It's a compound word.
Study Smart
Use it with '지식'.
Writing Tip
Great for essays.
Speaking Tip
Use it to sound smart.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a '폭' (bomb) that is so big it makes the area '넓다' (wide).
Visual Association
A wide open field.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write 3 things you have a 폭넓은 interest in.
Wortherkunft
Korean
Original meaning: Width is wide
Kultureller Kontext
None.
Similar to 'broad' or 'wide-ranging' in English.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At School
- 폭넓은 지식
- 폭넓은 독서
- 폭넓은 이해
At Work
- 폭넓은 선택지
- 폭넓은 합의
- 폭넓은 경험
Socializing
- 폭넓은 인간관계
- 폭넓은 취미
- 폭넓은 대화
News/Politics
- 폭넓은 지지
- 폭넓은 변화
- 폭넓은 담론
Conversation Starters
"당신은 어떤 분야에 폭넓은 지식이 있나요?"
"폭넓은 인간관계를 유지하는 것이 중요할까요?"
"어떤 취미가 폭넓은 경험을 줄까요?"
"폭넓게 생각하는 방법은 무엇일까요?"
"폭넓은 시야를 가지려면 무엇을 해야 할까요?"
Journal Prompts
나의 폭넓은 관심사에 대해 써보세요.
폭넓은 이해가 필요했던 상황을 적어보세요.
어떻게 하면 폭넓은 시야를 가질 수 있을까요?
내가 가진 가장 폭넓은 경험은 무엇인가요?
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, 넓다 is physical, 폭넓다 is often abstract.
Yes, for their knowledge or social circle.
It is neutral and commonly used.
폭넓음.
No, use 넓다.
폭넓게.
Yes, it means a wide road.
Yes, very frequently.
Teste dich selbst
그는 친구가 ___.
폭넓다 fits social circles.
Which means broad knowledge?
Correct collocation.
폭넓다 is a verb.
It is an adjective.
Word
Bedeutung
Correct usage.
Subject-Object-Verb.
그 정책은 ___ 지지를 받았다.
Needs to modify noun.
Which is a synonym?
Formal synonym.
폭넓다 can describe a person's physical size.
Usually describes abstract concepts.
Word
Bedeutung
Advanced usage.
Advanced sentence structure.
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Summary
폭넓다 is your go-to word for describing anything with a wide scope, from knowledge to social connections!
- 폭넓다 means wide-ranging or broad.
- It is used for abstract concepts like knowledge and relationships.
- Use '폭넓은' before a noun and '폭넓게' before a verb.
- It is a versatile and positive word.
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a wide map.
When Native Speakers Use It
To praise someone's depth.
Cultural Insight
Valued in education.
Grammar Shortcut
Use -ㄴ for nouns.
Beispiel
그는 폭넓은 지식을 가지고 있다.
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