부수적이다 in 30 Sekunden
- Means 'secondary' or 'incidental' in a formal context.
- Derived from Hanja: 附 (attach) + 隨 (follow) + 的 (suffix).
- Used to describe side effects, extra costs, or minor tasks.
- Commonly used in business, law, and academic Korean.
The Korean word 부수적이다 (busujeog-ida) is an essential adjective for intermediate to advanced learners who want to describe relationship dynamics between events, tasks, or objects. At its core, it translates to being 'secondary,' 'incidental,' or 'ancillary.' To understand this word deeply, we must look at its Hanja (Chinese characters) roots: 附 (부), meaning 'to attach' or 'to append,' and 隨 (수), meaning 'to follow.' When combined with the suffix 적 (적), which creates an attributive form, and the copula 이다 (to be), the word literally describes something that 'attaches to and follows' a primary subject.
- Core Concept
- Something that exists not on its own merit or as the main focus, but as a byproduct or a supporting element to something larger and more significant.
- Nuance of Importance
- While '부수적' means secondary, it does not always mean 'unimportant.' In legal or scientific contexts, a secondary effect can still be highly consequential, though it remains subordinate to the primary goal or cause.
성공은 노력의 부수적인 결과일 뿐이다.
In daily life, Koreans use this word when discussing plans where one main goal leads to other smaller benefits or drawbacks. For instance, if you move to a new city for a job (the main event), making new friends is a busujeog-in (secondary) benefit. It wasn't the primary reason you moved, but it happened because of the move. It is frequently used in business meetings to distinguish between 'core requirements' and 'additional features.'
기술 개발에는 부수적인 비용이 많이 듭니다.
Furthermore, in the context of medicine or science, '부수적이다' describes side effects or reactions that aren't the primary purpose of a drug or experiment. If a medicine cures a cold but makes you sleepy, the sleepiness is a '부수적인 증상' (incidental symptom). This word helps speakers maintain a clear hierarchy of information, which is highly valued in logical Korean discourse.
- Synonym Comparison
- Compared to '부차적이다' (secondary), '부수적이다' often implies a stronger causal link—that the secondary thing is 'attached' to the main one.
이 문제는 우리 프로젝트에서 부수적이다.
Finally, understanding '부수적이다' allows you to navigate complex discussions about policy, law, and ethics. It helps you articulate that while a certain outcome might be happening, it is not the intended focus. This distinction is crucial in avoiding misunderstandings in formal settings. By mastering this word, you move beyond simple descriptions of 'good' or 'bad' and start describing the structural relationship between events.
Using 부수적이다 correctly requires an understanding of how '-적' (suffix) adjectives function in Korean grammar. Since it is a descriptive verb (adjective), it can be used to modify nouns or to end a sentence. When modifying a noun, you use the form 부수적인. When used as a predicate to describe a subject, you use the standard conjugations of 부수적이다.
- Noun Modification (Attributive)
- Structure: [Noun] + 부수적인 + [Noun]. Example: 부수적인 효과 (Secondary effect), 부수적인 문제 (Incidental problem).
- Sentence Ending (Predicative)
- Structure: [Subject]-은/는 부수적이다. Example: 그 일은 부수적이다 (That matter is secondary).
우리는 부수적인 수입을 얻었다.
One of the most common mistakes is using '부수적' as a standalone noun. In Korean, while '부수' exists as a noun meaning 'attachment,' '부수적' is almost always followed by '이다' or used as a modifier. To say 'secondary-ly,' you use 부수적으로. This adverbial form is very useful for describing how an action results in something else.
이것은 본래의 목적에 부수적인 일입니다.
When constructing complex sentences, you can use the connective form 부수적이고 to list multiple qualities. For example: "그 계획은 비용이 많이 들고 부수적인 위험도 크다" (That plan is expensive and the incidental risks are also large). This demonstrates how the word integrates into natural flow. Remember that the subject of '부수적이다' is usually an abstract concept like an effect, a cost, a problem, or a benefit, rather than a person.
경제 성장은 환경 오염을 부수적으로 초래했다.
In formal writing, such as essays or reports, you will often see it paired with '불과하다' (to be no more than). For example, "그것은 부수적인 문제에 불과하다" (That is nothing more than a secondary problem). This reinforces the hierarchy of importance. By practicing these patterns, you can convey precise levels of priority in your Korean communication.
You are most likely to encounter 부수적이다 in environments that require precise categorization and logical hierarchy. This includes news broadcasts, academic lectures, business meetings, and legal documents. It is not a word you would typically hear in a casual conversation about what to eat for lunch, but you would certainly hear it in a discussion about the health benefits of a specific diet.
- In the News
- Journalists use it to describe the side effects of government policies. For instance, '금리 인상의 부수적인 타격' (The incidental blow of rising interest rates).
- In Business
- Project managers use it to define scope. '이 기능은 부수적이라서 나중에 개발하겠습니다' (This feature is secondary, so we will develop it later).
수출 증가는 내수 진작이라는 부수적인 효과를 낳았다.
If you watch Korean documentaries or educational YouTube channels, you will hear experts use this word to explain complex systems. For example, an environmentalist might explain how a dam provides electricity (main goal) but also has busujeog-in impacts on the local ecosystem. In these contexts, the word serves as a linguistic tool to acknowledge complexity without losing focus on the primary subject.
그의 발언은 사건의 본질과는 부수적인 것입니다.
In legal dramas (K-Dramas like 'Stranger' or 'Law School'), lawyers often argue whether a piece of evidence is central to the crime or merely 부수적인 증거 (incidental evidence). This distinction can determine the outcome of a trial. Similarly, in medical dramas, doctors discuss '부수적인 반응' (secondary reactions) to treatments. Being familiar with this word will significantly enhance your comprehension of high-level Korean media.
연봉 외에 부수적인 혜택이 많습니다.
Lastly, in literature and essays, authors use '부수적이다' to reflect on life's priorities. You might read a sentence like, "행복은 목표가 아니라 삶의 부수적인 선물이다" (Happiness is not a goal but an incidental gift of life). This philosophical usage shows the word's versatility beyond just dry technical contexts.
While 부수적이다 is a powerful word, it is often misused by learners who equate it directly with 'unimportant' or 'small.' Understanding the subtle boundaries of this word is key to sounding like a native speaker. Let's explore the most common pitfalls.
- Mistake 1: Confusing with '사소하다' (Trivial)
- '사소하다' means something is small and insignificant. However, something '부수적' can be extremely significant. For example, a side effect of a medicine (부수적인 효과) could be life-threatening. It is 'secondary' in terms of purpose, not necessarily in terms of impact.
- Mistake 2: Incorrect Noun Usage
- Learners often try to use '부수적' as a subject noun like 'The secondary is...' (부수적은...). Instead, you must use it as an adjective: '부수적인 것은...' or '부수적인 측면은...' (The secondary aspect is...).
[Wrong] 이것은 부수적이다 문제입니다.
[Right] 이것은 부수적인 문제입니다.
Another common error is failing to distinguish between '부수적' and '부차적.' While they are very similar, '부차적' (secondary) is often used for order or ranking (1st, 2nd, 3rd), whereas '부수적' emphasizes the 'attached' or 'accompanying' nature. If something happens *because* of the main event, '부수적' is the better choice.
[Wrong] 그는 우리 팀에서 부수적이다.
[Right] 그는 우리 팀에서 보조적인 역할을 한다.
Finally, don't confuse '부수적' with '필수적' (essential). They are opposites in many contexts. If a feature is '부수적,' it means the system can technically function without it, even if it's less effective. If it's '필수적,' the system fails without it. Using these two words correctly in a proposal shows a high level of professional Korean proficiency.
To truly master 부수적이다, you should know its synonyms and how they differ in nuance. Korean has many words for 'secondary' or 'extra,' and choosing the right one depends on the context of the relationship between the items.
- 부차적이다 (Secondary)
- Very similar to 부수적이다. However, it focuses more on the order of importance (secondary rank). Use this when ranking priorities: 1st is core, 2nd is 부차적.
- 지엽적이다 (Peripheral/Marginal)
- This comes from the word for 'branches and leaves.' It describes things that are far from the 'trunk' or core. It often has a slightly negative nuance, implying that something is distracting from the main point.
그것은 핵심이 아니라 지엽적인 문제일 뿐입니다.
If you are looking for more common or casual alternatives, consider words like 따라오는 (that which follows) or 덤인 (that which is a bonus). These are much more natural in daily conversation. For example, instead of saying '부수적인 선물,' a child might say '따라오는 선물.'
이 기능은 보조적인 역할만 합니다.
In a scientific context, you might use 이차적이다 (secondary/second-order). This is used when describing a sequence of reactions. For example, '이차 감염' (secondary infection). While '부수적' could work, '이차적' is the standard medical term. Understanding these distinctions will help you choose the most professional and accurate word for every situation.
How Formal Is It?
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The character 隨 (수) is the same one used in 'follow' (추수 - harvest/following the season) and 'along with' (수반 - accompany). It implies a natural, almost gravity-like following.
Aussprachehilfe
- Pronouncing '부' as 'poo' (too aspirated).
- Making the '적' sound too long like 'jeook'.
- Treating it as a noun without '이다'.
- Confusing '부' with '무' (musujeog).
- Misplacing the stress on the last syllable.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Common in news and books, requires Hanja awareness.
Difficult to use naturally without sounding overly formal.
Rarely used in casual speech; replaces with '덤' or '따라오는'.
Easy to hear the '-jeog' suffix in formal contexts.
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Voraussetzungen
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Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
-적 (Suffix)
경제적, 사회적, 부수적
-인 (Modifier for Adjectives)
부수적인 효과
-적으로 (Adverbial Suffix)
부수적으로 발생하다
-에 불과하다 (Nothing more than)
부수적인 것에 불과하다
-에 따르다 (To follow/be caused by)
성공에 따르는 부수적인 명성
Beispiele nach Niveau
이것은 부수적인 선물이에요.
This is an extra gift.
부수적인 + Noun
부수적인 일은 나중에 하세요.
Do the extra work later.
Adjective modifying '일' (work)
그것은 부수적이에요.
That is secondary.
Sentence ending with 이다
부수적인 효과가 있어요.
There is a secondary effect.
Subject-Object-Verb pattern
이것은 부수적인 문제입니다.
This is a secondary problem.
Formal ending -입니다
부수적인 비용이 들어요.
It costs extra money.
Noun modification
부수적인 이익이 생겼어요.
An incidental profit occurred.
Past tense
그 일은 부수적이지 않아요.
That work is not secondary.
Negative form -지 않다
여행을 가면 부수적인 재미가 많아요.
When you travel, there are many secondary joys.
-면 (if/when) clause
약의 부수적인 반응을 조심하세요.
Be careful of the medicine's secondary reactions.
Object marker -를
이 기능은 부수적이지만 유용해요.
This function is secondary but useful.
-지만 (but) connective
부수적인 수입을 위해 아르바이트를 해요.
I do a part-time job for incidental income.
-기 위해 (in order to)
부수적인 내용은 빼도 됩니다.
You can leave out secondary content.
-어도 되다 (can/may)
그것은 부수적인 결과일 뿐입니다.
That is merely a secondary result.
-일 뿐이다 (only/merely)
부수적인 위험이 따를 수 있습니다.
Incidental risks may follow.
-을 수 있다 (can/may)
부수적인 질문은 나중에 받을게요.
I will take secondary questions later.
Future tense -을게요
환경 보호는 경제 발전의 부수적인 과제가 아니다.
Environmental protection is not a secondary task of economic development.
Negation with -가 아니다
부수적으로 발생하는 문제를 해결해야 합니다.
We must solve problems that occur incidentally.
Adverbial form 부수적으로
이 계획에는 부수적인 비용이 포함되어 있습니다.
Incidental costs are included in this plan.
Passive form 포함되어 있다
성공에 따른 부수적인 명성은 중요하지 않다.
The incidental fame that follows success is not important.
-에 따른 (following/according to)
부수적인 효과를 노리고 광고를 시작했다.
They started advertising aiming for secondary effects.
-고 (and/then) connective
그 사건은 부수적인 원인 때문에 발생했다.
The incident occurred due to secondary causes.
때문에 (because of)
부수적인 정보가 너무 많아서 혼란스럽다.
I am confused because there is too much secondary information.
-아서 (because) connective
부수적인 혜택보다는 본봉이 중요하다.
Basic salary is more important than incidental benefits.
-보다는 (rather than) comparison
이 정책의 부수적인 피해를 최소화해야 합니다.
We must minimize the incidental damage of this policy.
Object marker -를
부수적인 논쟁은 그만두고 핵심에 집중합시다.
Let's stop secondary debates and focus on the core.
Imperative -읍시다
그것은 기술적인 문제라기보다 부수적인 절차의 문제다.
It is a matter of secondary procedure rather than a technical problem.
-라기보다 (rather than)
부수적인 수입이 주수입을 넘어섰다.
Incidental income exceeded the main income.
Subject-Object-Verb
부수적인 증상들이 환자의 상태를 악화시켰다.
Secondary symptoms worsened the patient's condition.
Plural marker -들
부수적인 계약 조항을 꼼꼼히 읽어보세요.
Read the incidental contract clauses carefully.
Honorific -세요
부수적으로 얻은 데이터가 연구에 큰 도움이 되었다.
Data obtained incidentally was a big help to the research.
Past tense modifier -은
이것은 어디까지나 부수적인 역할에 불과합니다.
This is merely a secondary role at best.
어디까지나 (to the end/merely)
본 계약의 이행에 부수적인 의무가 따릅니다.
Incidental obligations follow the fulfillment of this contract.
Formal noun usage
부수적인 현상을 본질로 오해해서는 안 된다.
One must not mistake incidental phenomena for the essence.
-해서는 안 된다 (must not)
디지털화는 부수적인 사회적 변화를 수반한다.
Digitalization entails incidental social changes.
Formal verb 수반하다 (entail)
그의 성공은 부수적인 운이 작용한 결과였다.
His success was the result of incidental luck playing a part.
Modifier -ㄴ
부수적인 기능들을 제거하여 효율성을 높였다.
Efficiency was increased by removing secondary functions.
-하여 (by doing) connective
부수적인 이익보다는 장기적인 신뢰가 우선이다.
Long-term trust takes priority over incidental profits.
Comparison -보다는
부수적인 요인들이 복합적으로 얽혀 있다.
Secondary factors are complexly intertwined.
Passive-state -어 있다
부수적인 논의를 배제하고 결론을 도출했다.
A conclusion was derived by excluding secondary discussions.
Formal verb 도출하다 (derive)
부수적인 채무의 불이행이 계약 해지의 사유가 되는가?
Does the non-fulfillment of secondary obligations constitute grounds for contract termination?
Interrogative -는가?
권력의 획득은 혁명의 본질적 목표이며, 부수적인 것이 아니다.
The acquisition of power is the essential goal of revolution, not a secondary one.
Contrastive structure
부수적인 담론이 주류 담론을 잠식하는 현상이 관찰된다.
A phenomenon where secondary discourse encroaches upon mainstream discourse is observed.
Formal verb 잠식하다 (encroach)
부수적인 피해(Collateral Damage)에 대한 윤리적 성찰이 필요하다.
Ethical reflection on collateral damage is necessary.
Abstract noun phrase
부수적인 변수들을 통제하는 것이 실험의 관건이다.
Controlling secondary variables is the key to the experiment.
Nominalized clause -는 것
역사적 사건의 부수적인 파급 효과를 분석하다.
Analyze the incidental ripple effects of historical events.
Noun phrase object
부수적인 장치들이 시스템의 복잡성을 가중시킨다.
Secondary devices add to the complexity of the system.
Formal verb 가중시키다 (aggravate/add)
그것은 부수적인 가치일 뿐, 절대적인 기준은 아니다.
It is only a secondary value, not an absolute standard.
Negation -이 아니다
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— It is nothing more than something secondary.
그의 불만은 부수적인 것에 불과하다.
— Collateral damage or incidental harm.
전쟁으로 인한 부수적인 피해가 심각하다.
— To take incidental profits or side gains.
그는 이번 거래에서 부수적인 이익을 챙겼다.
— Secondary or follow-up questions.
부수적인 질문은 나중에 해 주세요.
— Secondary conditions or terms.
부수적인 조건이 너무 까다롭다.
— Secondary reaction or side effect.
백신 접종 후 부수적인 반응이 있을 수 있다.
— Secondary or extra functions.
이 앱에는 부수적인 기능이 많다.
— Secondary or supplementary information.
부수적인 정보는 무시해도 좋다.
— Secondary or ancillary procedures.
부수적인 절차가 복잡해서 시간이 걸린다.
— Secondary or incidental value.
골동품은 부수적인 가치가 높을 수 있다.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Means small/trivial. '부수적' can be big/important, just not the main focus.
Focuses on the order (2nd, 3rd). '부수적' focuses on the attachment to the main.
Implies helping the main. '부수적' just implies happening alongside the main.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— The belly button is bigger than the belly. Used when secondary costs exceed the main cost.
수리비가 물건값보다 많이 나오니 배보다 배꼽이 더 크다.
Common Idiom— To give something as a bonus or incidentally.
사과를 샀더니 귤을 덤으로 주셨다.
Casual— To focus on the side/secondary thing instead of the main point.
그는 핵심을 피하고 곁다리를 짚고 있다.
Colloquial— The tail wags the dog. When secondary things control the main thing.
부수적인 문제가 전체 계획을 망치니 꼬리가 몸통을 흔드는 격이다.
Metaphorical— A tree with many branches has no quiet days. Too many secondary issues cause trouble.
부수적인 일이 너무 많아서 정신이 없다.
Proverb— Went to get a lump removed but came back with another. Getting incidental trouble.
도움을 받으려다 부수적인 문제만 더 생겼다.
Proverb— Cleaning the ditch and catching crawfish. Getting an incidental benefit while doing a main task.
청소하다가 돈을 주웠으니 도랑 치고 가재 잡은 셈이다.
Proverb— Eating the pheasant and its eggs. Gaining the main thing and the incidental benefit.
운동도 하고 경품도 탔으니 꿩 먹고 알 먹고다.
Proverb— Sweeping the yard and picking up a coin. Incidental gain from a routine task.
심부름 갔다가 과자를 얻었으니 마당 쓸고 동전 줍기다.
Proverb— Killing two birds with one stone. Achieving a main goal and a secondary one simultaneously.
이 방법은 일석이조의 효과가 있다.
Four-character idiom (Saja-seong-eo)Leicht verwechselbar
Both mean 'not main'.
지엽적이다 is more negative, like 'distracting from the point'.
지엽적인 이야기는 그만합시다.
Both mean 'secondary'.
이차적이다 is used for sequential steps (1st, then 2nd).
이차 감염을 막아야 합니다.
Both imply a relationship.
종속적이다 implies being controlled by the main thing.
A는 B에 종속적인 관계다.
Antonym confusion.
필수적이다 means you CANNOT do without it; 부수적이다 means you can.
이 부품은 필수적이다.
Antonym confusion.
본질적이다 is the very nature of the thing.
본질적인 원인을 찾아라.
Satzmuster
N은 부수적인 N이에요.
이건 부수적인 선물이에요.
N에 부수적인 N이 있다.
이 계획에 부수적인 비용이 있다.
N은 부수적이다.
그 문제는 부수적이다.
부수적으로 V-게 되다.
부수적으로 알게 되었다.
부수적인 N에 불과하다.
부수적인 문제에 불과하다.
N을 부수적인 것으로 치부하다.
그것을 부수적인 것으로 치부했다.
부수적인 N이 수반되다.
부수적인 위험이 수반된다.
부수적인 N의 불이행.
부수적인 의무의 불이행.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
High in written/formal Korean; Low in casual spoken Korean.
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Using '부수적' as a noun.
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부수적인 것 / 부수적인 측면
'-적' words are usually adjectives. You need to add '것' (thing) or '점' (point) to make them nouns.
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Saying '부수적인 사람'.
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보조적인 역할을 하는 사람
Calling a person 'incidental' is dehumanizing and grammatically awkward in Korean.
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Confusing '부수적' with '사소적' (not a word).
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사소하다 / 부수적이다
Learners often mix up '사소하다' (trivial) with the '-적' ending. '사소적' does not exist.
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Using it in very casual talk.
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덤 / 따라오는 것
Using '부수적이다' while eating fried chicken with friends sounds like you're reading a textbook.
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Thinking it means 'unnecessary'.
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부수적이지만 중요하다
Something can be secondary but still vital for the whole system to work.
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Context Matters
Use '부수적이다' when you want to sound professional and organized. It shows you can categorize information into 'main' and 'supporting' layers.
Modifier Form
Remember to use '부수적인' before a noun. Never say '부수적 문제' without the '인' in standard grammar.
Pair with '불과하다'
A very common pattern is '부수적인 것에 불과하다' (It's nothing more than secondary). Use this to dismiss minor issues.
The 'DUM' Culture
While '부수적' is formal, the Korean concept of 'DUM' (extra given for free) is the casual heart of this word. Think of '부수적' as the business version of 'DUM'.
Logical Flow
When writing an essay, use '부수적으로는...' to start a paragraph about secondary effects. This creates a very clear structure for the reader.
Polite Dismissal
If someone brings up a minor point in a meeting, say '그건 부수적인 문제니까 나중에 논의하시죠' to politely stay on track.
The 'Jeog' Sound
Train your ear to catch '-jeog-ida'. It almost always signals a formal adjective describing a quality or category.
Attachment
Think of an 'attachment' on an email. The email is main, the file is '부수적'. Both are needed, but the email is the reason for the interaction.
Contract Knowledge
If you see '부수적 의무' in a Korean contract, know that you still have to do it, even if it's not the main service!
Side Effects
In medical contexts, always look for '부수적인 반응' to understand what else a drug might do besides curing you.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of a 'BUS' (부수). The main goal is the bus driver, and the passengers are '부수적' (incidental) - they are just attached to the bus's journey.
Visuelle Assoziation
A large planet (Primary) with a tiny moon (부수적) orbiting it. The moon exists because the planet does.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to write a sentence describing a 'side effect' of your favorite hobby using '부수적인 효과'.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Sino-Korean Hanja characters: 附 (부 - to attach) and 隨 (수 - to follow). The suffix 的 (적) makes it an adjective, and 이다 is the copula.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: To be in a state of following or being attached to a primary object.
Sino-Korean (Hanja-based vocabulary).Kultureller Kontext
Avoid using it to describe people, as it can imply they are 'disposable' or 'unimportant accessories'.
Translates well to 'ancillary' or 'incidental,' but 'secondary' is the most common equivalent in daily English.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Business Strategy
- 부수적인 목표
- 부수적인 시장
- 부수적인 수익원
- 부수적인 리스크
Medical/Health
- 부수적인 증상
- 부수적인 반응
- 부수적인 합병증
- 부수적인 치료
Legal Contracts
- 부수적인 조항
- 부수적인 의무
- 부수적인 권리
- 부수적인 손해
Academic Research
- 부수적인 변수
- 부수적인 가설
- 부수적인 데이터
- 부수적인 발견
Daily Planning
- 부수적인 일정
- 부수적인 준비물
- 부수적인 지출
- 부수적인 도움
Gesprächseinstiege
"이 프로젝트에서 부수적인 목표는 무엇인가요?"
"새로운 취미를 시작하면서 얻은 부수적인 즐거움이 있나요?"
"그 약을 먹고 부수적인 증상이 나타났나요?"
"이번 여행에서 부수적인 비용이 얼마나 들었나요?"
"성공하기 위해 부수적인 것들을 포기할 수 있나요?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
오늘 내가 한 일 중에서 가장 중요했던 일과 부수적이었던 일을 적어보세요.
내가 꿈을 이루는 과정에서 생길 수 있는 부수적인 어려움은 무엇일까?
돈을 버는 것 외에 직업이 주는 부수적인 가치에 대해 써보세요.
최근에 산 물건의 부수적인 기능들 중 가장 마음에 드는 것은?
인간관계에서 본질적인 신뢰와 부수적인 조건들에 대해 생각해보세요.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is generally avoided. Calling someone '부수적' sounds like you are saying they are just an accessory or unimportant. Use '보조적인 역할을 하는 사람' (someone in a supportive role) instead.
'부차적' refers to things that are second in rank or order. '부수적' refers to things that are attached to or follow the main thing. Often they are interchangeable, but '부수적' is more common for side effects.
No, it is quite formal. In daily life, Koreans prefer '덤' (bonus), '따라오는 것' (following thing), or '그냥 있는 것' (just being there). You will hear it on the news or in meetings.
Mostly, yes. It describes something that wasn't the primary goal but exists because of the primary goal. It's like the 'side' in 'side dish' or 'side effect'.
You use '부수적으로'. For example: '부수적으로 발생하는 문제' (Problems that occur incidentally).
Yes! '부수적인 혜택' (incidental benefits) or '부수적인 이익' (incidental profits) are very positive.
附 (부 - attach) and 隨 (수 - follow). It literally means 'attach and follow'.
Very often. It refers to '부수적 채무' (secondary obligations) which are duties that aren't the main part of the contract but still must be done.
The most direct antonyms are '주요하다' (main), '핵심적이다' (core), or '본질적이다' (essential).
No, that would be very rude. It implies the friend is just a sidekick or unimportant.
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Write a sentence using '부수적인 효과'.
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Translate: 'This is a secondary problem.'
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Describe a side benefit of learning Korean using '부수적인'.
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Use '부수적으로' in a sentence about income.
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Write a sentence using '부수적인 피해'.
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Translate: 'Incidental costs are high.'
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Use '부수적이다' to dismiss a minor issue.
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Write a formal sentence about contract clauses.
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Translate: 'Secondary symptoms appeared.'
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Write about a 'secondary goal' of a project.
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Translate: 'Happiness is an incidental gift.'
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Use '부수적인 역할' in a sentence about a team.
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Write a sentence about 'incidental information'.
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Translate: 'Incidental risks follow.'
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Use '부수적' to describe a side reaction to a vaccine.
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Write a sentence comparing core and secondary issues.
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Translate: 'It is merely a secondary matter.'
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Write about 'incidental benefits' of a job.
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Translate: 'Incidental data was useful.'
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Use '부수적으로' to describe how something happened.
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Explain '부수적인 효과' in your own words.
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How would you tell a colleague that a task is secondary?
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Describe a side effect of coffee using '부수적인'.
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What are some '부수적인 혜택' of your job?
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Use '부수적으로' to describe finding money while cleaning.
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How do you say 'It's just a secondary problem' formally?
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Ask if there are extra costs for a service.
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Tell someone to focus on the core, not the secondary.
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Describe a 'secondary goal' of your study.
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Say 'That's a secondary issue' in a meeting.
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Explain the side effects of a medicine you take.
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Talk about 'incidental joy' in life.
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Ask a question about secondary benefits of a policy.
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Describe a 'secondary role' in a movie.
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Say 'The risks are incidental but high'.
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Tell a friend about a 'bonus' using '부수적인'.
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Discuss 'incidental data' in a report.
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Ask if a contract clause is secondary.
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Say 'Success followed incidentally'.
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Explain why you ignored a secondary problem.
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Listen and identify the subject: '부수적인 비용이 너무 많이 들어서 걱정이에요.'
Listen and identify the tone: '그건 부수적인 문제에 불과해요.'
Listen for the result: '운동을 하면 부수적으로 기분이 좋아집니다.'
Listen and choose: '부수적인 혜택이 뭔가요?'
Listen and identify the context: '부수적인 증상으로는 두통이 있습니다.'
Listen and identify the priority: '본질적인 것보다 부수적인 것에 신경 쓰지 마세요.'
Listen and translate: '부수적으로 발생하는 오차를 줄입시다.'
Listen and identify the object: '부수적인 수입을 저축했습니다.'
Listen and identify the action: '부수적인 논의를 배제했습니다.'
Listen and identify the relationship: '이것은 주된 계획에 부수적인 것입니다.'
Listen and identify the problem: '부수적인 위험이 따릅니다.'
Listen and identify the gain: '부수적인 이익을 얻었습니다.'
Listen and identify the location: '계약서의 부수적인 조항을 보세요.'
Listen and identify the feeling: '부수적인 일 때문에 너무 바빠요.'
Listen and identify the conclusion: '그것은 어디까지나 부수적입니다.'
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Summary
부수적이다 (busujeog-ida) is a high-level adjective used to distinguish between the 'core' and the 'extra.' For example, in the sentence '성공은 노력의 부수적인 결과다' (Success is a secondary result of effort), it clarifies that effort is the primary focus while success is the byproduct.
- Means 'secondary' or 'incidental' in a formal context.
- Derived from Hanja: 附 (attach) + 隨 (follow) + 的 (suffix).
- Used to describe side effects, extra costs, or minor tasks.
- Commonly used in business, law, and academic Korean.
Context Matters
Use '부수적이다' when you want to sound professional and organized. It shows you can categorize information into 'main' and 'supporting' layers.
Modifier Form
Remember to use '부수적인' before a noun. Never say '부수적 문제' without the '인' in standard grammar.
Pair with '불과하다'
A very common pattern is '부수적인 것에 불과하다' (It's nothing more than secondary). Use this to dismiss minor issues.
The 'DUM' Culture
While '부수적' is formal, the Korean concept of 'DUM' (extra given for free) is the casual heart of this word. Think of '부수적' as the business version of 'DUM'.
Beispiel
그 문제는 주된 논점에서 벗어난 부수적인 사안일 뿐이다.
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입체적
B2Dreidimensional wirkend oder etwas aus mehreren Perspektiven betrachtend.
~에 관해
B1Ein Ausdruck, der 'über' oder 'betreffend' bedeutet. Er wird in formellen Kontexten verwendet, um ein Thema einzuleiten.
~에 대하여
A2Über oder bezüglich eines bestimmten Themas. 'Ich lerne über die koreanische Geschichte.'
~대해
A2Es bedeutet 'über' oder 'bezüglich'. Man verwendet es, um das Thema eines Gesprächs oder Gedankens anzugeben.
~에 관하여
A2Bezüglich oder über ein Thema. Wird in formalen Situationen wie Berichten oder Reden verwendet.
~에 대해(서)
A1Bezeichnet das Thema oder den Gegenstand einer Diskussion und bedeutet 'über' oder 'bezüglich'. Es wird häufig mit Verben des Sagens oder Denkens verwendet.
무엇보다
A2Vor allem; mehr als alles andere.
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상화하다
B2Abstrahieren: etwas theoretisch oder losgelöst von seiner physischen Realität betrachten.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
