파괴적이다 en 30 segundos
- A powerful adjective meaning 'destructive' or 'disruptive,' used for both physical damage and abstract harm in various contexts like business and psychology.
- Derived from the noun '파괴' (destruction) and the suffix '-적' (characteristic of), it indicates a force that ruins or dismantles existing systems.
- Commonly used in news reports, academic writing, and discussions about innovation ('disruptive innovation') or mental health ('self-destructive tendencies').
- Contrasts with '건설적이다' (constructive) and is much stronger than '해롭다' (harmful), implying deep, often permanent damage or significant systemic change.
The Korean word 파괴적이다 (Pagoejeog-ida) is a powerful adjective that translates primarily to 'destructive' or 'disruptive' in English. It is composed of the noun 파괴 (pagoe), meaning 'destruction,' the suffix -적 (-jeok), which transforms nouns into adjectives indicating a quality or tendency, and the copula -이다 (-ida), meaning 'to be.' This word is used to describe actions, forces, behaviors, or innovations that cause significant, often irreversible, damage or change to a structure, system, or state of being.
- Physical Destruction
- In its most literal sense, it describes forces like natural disasters or weapons. For example, '태풍의 힘은 매우 파괴적이었다' (The power of the typhoon was very destructive).
- Psychological Context
- It is frequently used in psychology to describe 'self-destructive' (자기파괴적) behaviors or thoughts that harm one's own well-being or relationships.
- Business and Innovation
- In modern discourse, it is used to translate 'disruptive innovation' (파괴적 혁신), referring to technologies that upend traditional markets.
전쟁은 인류에게 가장 파괴적이다. (War is most destructive to humanity.)
Understanding the nuance of '파괴적이다' requires recognizing that it implies a breakdown of an existing order. Whether it is a building collapsing or a habit ruining a life, the core essence is the 'breaking' (破 - pa) and 'ruining' (壞 - goe) of something. In social contexts, using this word suggests a high level of intensity; it is not just 'bad' or 'harmful' (해롭다), but fundamentally 'destructive.' It is often paired with nouns like '영향' (influence), '결과' (result), or '행동' (behavior) to emphasize the gravity of the situation.
그의 비판은 건설적이지 않고 파괴적이다. (His criticism is not constructive but destructive.)
In everyday conversation, you might hear this when discussing news about environmental crises or when someone is describing a toxic relationship. It carries a weight of finality—once something is '파괴적,' it is hard to put back together. This makes it a key vocabulary word for intermediate learners who wish to express complex societal and personal dynamics beyond simple 'good' or 'bad' labels. It is also a staple in academic writing and journalism due to its formal and precise nature.
Using 파괴적이다 correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a descriptive verb (adjective) and how it modifies other words. Since it ends in '-이다', it functions like any other adjective in Korean. When modifying a noun directly, it becomes 파괴적인 (destructive [noun]). When ending a sentence, it conjugates based on the politeness level and tense.
- Noun Modification
- Use '파괴적인' before a noun. Example: '파괴적인 태풍' (A destructive typhoon), '파괴적인 생각' (Destructive thoughts).
- Sentence Ending
- Formal: 파괴적입니다. Polished Informal: 파괴적이에요. Casual: 파괴적이야.
기후 변화는 지구에 파괴적인 영향을 미칩니다. (Climate change has a destructive impact on the Earth.)
In more advanced contexts, you will see it used with the particle '-으로' to create an adverbial phrase: 파괴적으로 (destructively). For example, '그는 파괴적으로 행동했다' (He acted destructively). This allows you to describe the manner in which an action was performed. The word is also central to the concept of 'Creative Destruction' (창조적 파괴), a term used in economics to describe the process where new innovations replace old ones.
그 기술은 시장에서 매우 파괴적이다. (That technology is very disruptive in the market.)
Whether you are describing a person's personality as 'destructive' or the aftermath of a war, the sentence structure remains consistent. It is an 'A is B' structure: [Subject] + [Subject Particle] + [Adverb, optional] + 파괴적이다. For example: '그의 습관은 그에게 파괴적이다' (His habits are destructive to him). Note that when describing who it is destructive 'to', you use the particle '-에게' or '-한테'.
You will encounter 파괴적이다 in several specific domains of Korean life. The most common is in the News and Media. When reporting on natural disasters like earthquakes or floods, news anchors frequently use '파괴적' to describe the scale of the damage. It sounds more professional and serious than simply saying '큰 피해' (big damage).
- News Media
- '이번 산불은 환경에 파괴적인 결과를 초래했습니다.' (This forest fire resulted in destructive consequences for the environment.)
- Business Seminars
- In tech hubs like Pangyo, you'll hear '파괴적 혁신' (disruptive innovation) constantly in the context of startups and AI.
AI 기술은 기존 산업에 파괴적이다. (AI technology is disruptive to existing industries.)
In Academic and Scientific Journals, the word is used to describe biological processes (like a virus destroying cells) or chemical reactions. In Psychology or Self-Help books, it's used to discuss '자기파괴적 성향' (self-destructive tendencies), which is a common topic in modern Korean society where mental health awareness is rising. You might also hear it in History Documentaries when discussing the aftermath of the Korean War or other major conflicts that left the nation in ruins.
그의 질투심은 관계에 매우 파괴적이다. (His jealousy is very destructive to the relationship.)
Finally, in Literature and Film, '파괴적' is often used to describe a character's tragic flaw or the climax of a movie where everything falls apart. If a villain's plan is '파괴적,' it means they intend to leave nothing standing. Because of its Hanja roots, the word carries a certain 'literary' weight that makes it sound more dramatic and profound than its English counterpart in casual settings.
One common mistake for learners is confusing 파괴적이다 with 해롭다 (haeropda). While both can mean 'harmful,' 해롭다 is generally used for things that are bad for your health or minorly disadvantageous (like smoking or eating junk food), whereas 파괴적이다 implies a much more violent or total dismantling of something. You wouldn't say chocolate is '파괴적' for your teeth; you would say it is '해롭다.'
- Confusing with '망치다'
- '망치다' (to ruin/spoil) is a verb. '파괴적이다' is an adjective. Don't say '그가 파괴적했다' when you mean 'He ruined it.' Instead, use '그의 행동은 파괴적이었다.'
- Overusing in Casual Speech
- Using '파괴적이다' for a small mistake can sound overly dramatic. If you drop a glass, don't call it '파괴적이다.' It's better to use '엉망이다' (to be a mess).
Wrong: 설탕은 파괴적이다. (Sugar is destructive.) -> Correct: 설탕은 건강에 해롭다. (Sugar is harmful to health.)
Another mistake is the incorrect use of the -적 suffix. Some learners forget that '파괴적' is the stem and they need to add '-이다' to make it a sentence or '-인' to modify a noun. You cannot just say '그 사건은 파괴적' without the '이다' ending in standard speech. Also, be careful with the word 파손 (pason), which means 'damage' but is usually reserved for physical goods or property in legal or insurance contexts, whereas '파괴' is the broader concept of destruction.
Wrong: 그는 파괴적 혁신을 했어요. (He did disruptive innovation.) -> Better: 그는 파괴적 혁신을 이끌었어요. (He led disruptive innovation.)
Lastly, avoid using '파괴적' to mean 'badass' or 'cool' in the way some English slang uses 'destructive' or 'killer.' In Korean, it almost always retains its literal or serious metaphorical meaning of causing ruin. If you want to say someone's performance was 'killer,' use words like '대박이다' or '지린다' (slang), not '파괴적이다.'
When you want to express the idea of harm or destruction but '파괴적이다' feels too strong or formal, there are several alternatives. Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker. Let's compare '파괴적이다' with its closest relatives.
- 치명적이다 (Chimyeongjeog-ida)
- Meaning 'fatal' or 'critical.' Use this when a mistake or injury is so bad it leads to failure or death. '파괴적' is about the damage; '치명적' is about the outcome.
- 해롭다 (Haeropda)
- Meaning 'harmful.' This is the general word for things that are bad for you. It's much milder than '파괴적이다.'
- 부정적이다 (Bujeongjeog-ida)
- Meaning 'negative.' Use this for attitudes or impacts that aren't necessarily 'destructive' but are definitely not positive.
이 오류는 프로그램에 치명적이다. (This error is fatal to the program.)
In some cases, you might use 유해하다 (yuhaehada), which is often used for environmental toxins or 'harmful' content for children. While '파괴적' describes the power to destroy, '유해적' describes the toxic quality. For example, '유해한 환경' (a toxic environment) vs. '파괴적인 환경' (an environment that is being destroyed). Another related word is 위협적이다 (wihyeopjeog-ida), meaning 'threatening.' This is used when the destruction hasn't happened yet, but it feels like it might.
그의 태도는 팀 분위기에 부정적이다. (His attitude is negative for the team atmosphere.)
Finally, when discussing innovation, you might hear 혁신적이다 (hyeoksinjeog-ida). While '파괴적 혁신' is a specific term, if you just want to say something is 'innovative' without the 'destroying the old' part, '혁신적이다' is the safer and more common choice. Understanding these distinctions allows you to choose the word that fits the exact intensity and context of your thought.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The character 破 (Pa) is the same one used in the word 'breakthrough' (돌파 - dolpa) and 'record-breaking' (신기록 파괴 - singirok pagoe).
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing 'oe' as a simple 'o' or 'e'. It should be a diphthong like 'weh'.
- Over-aspirating the 'k' in 'jeok'. It should be a crisp stop.
- Pronouncing 'da' as 'ta'. It is a voiced 'd'.
- Failing to connect 'jeok' and 'ida' smoothly.
- Stress on the wrong syllable; keep it flat.
Nivel de dificultad
Easy to recognize once you know the Hanja '파괴'.
Requires correct conjugation and understanding of the '-적' suffix.
Pronunciation of 'oe' and 'jeok' needs practice for fluency.
Common in news and documentaries, usually pronounced clearly.
Qué aprender después
Requisitos previos
Aprende después
Avanzado
Gramática que debes saber
-적 suffix
경제 (Economy) -> 경제적 (Economic), 파괴 (Destruction) -> 파괴적 (Destructive)
Adjective + -ㄴ/은 (Noun modification)
파괴적이다 -> 파괴적인 영향
Adjective + -게 (Adverbial modification)
파괴적이다 -> 파괴적이게 행동하다 (Less common than 파괴적으로)
Adjective + -아/어지다 (Change of state)
파괴적여지다 (To become destructive)
Adjective + -ㄴ/은지 (Time since/Fact check)
그가 파괴적인지 몰랐어요. (I didn't know if he was destructive.)
Ejemplos por nivel
태풍이 정말 파괴적이에요.
The typhoon is really destructive.
Simple adjective ending with -이에요.
이것은 파괴적입니다.
This is destructive.
Formal ending -입니다.
불은 파괴적이야.
Fire is destructive.
Casual ending -이야.
파괴적인 힘이 있어요.
There is a destructive power.
Adjective form '파괴적인' modifying '힘'.
그 영화는 너무 파괴적이었어요.
That movie was too destructive.
Past tense -이었어요.
파괴적인 행동은 안 돼요.
Destructive behavior is not allowed.
Topic marker -은.
전쟁은 파괴적이다.
War is destructive.
Plain style -이다.
그 파도는 파괴적이었나요?
Was that wave destructive?
Past tense question form.
화가 나면 파괴적인 생각이 들어요.
When I'm angry, I have destructive thoughts.
Condition -면 and adjective '파괴적인'.
지진은 도시에 매우 파괴적입니다.
Earthquakes are very destructive to cities.
Adverb '매우' used for emphasis.
그의 말은 친구에게 파괴적이었어요.
His words were destructive to his friend.
Particle -에게 meaning 'to'.
환경 오염은 파괴적인 결과를 가져와요.
Environmental pollution brings destructive results.
Object '결과' modified by '파괴적인'.
이 약은 바이러스에 파괴적이다.
This medicine is destructive to the virus.
Plain style used for a general fact.
그는 파괴적인 습관을 고치고 싶어 해요.
He wants to fix his destructive habits.
Desire form -고 싶어 하다.
폭풍우가 파괴적으로 변했어요.
The storm turned destructive.
Adverbial form '파괴적으로'.
파괴적인 경쟁은 좋지 않아요.
Destructive competition is not good.
Negative form -지 않다.
그들의 비판은 건설적이지 않고 파괴적이었다.
Their criticism was not constructive but destructive.
Contrastive -지 않고.
기후 변화는 농작물에 파괴적인 영향을 미칩니다.
Climate change has a destructive impact on crops.
Common collocation '영향을 미치다'.
자기파괴적 행동을 멈추는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to stop self-destructive behavior.
Noun phrase '멈추는 것'.
그 기술은 시장에서 파괴적인 역할을 할 것입니다.
That technology will play a destructive role in the market.
Future tense -ㄹ 것입니다.
전쟁의 파괴적인 면을 잊어서는 안 됩니다.
We must not forget the destructive side of war.
Prohibition -어서는 안 되다.
그는 파괴적인 성격 때문에 친구가 없어요.
He has no friends because of his destructive personality.
Reason marker -때문에.
이 홍수는 지역 사회에 파괴적인 손실을 입혔다.
This flood caused destructive losses to the local community.
Verb '손실을 입히다' (to cause loss).
파괴적인 감정을 다스리는 법을 배워야 해요.
You need to learn how to manage destructive emotions.
Method form '...는 법'.
디지털 전환은 기존 비즈니스 모델에 파괴적이다.
Digital transformation is disruptive to existing business models.
Disruptive context in business.
그 정치인의 발언은 민주주의에 파괴적인 위협이 된다.
The politician's remarks pose a destructive threat to democracy.
Noun phrase '파괴적인 위협'.
핵무기는 인류 문명에 파괴적인 결과를 초래할 수 있다.
Nuclear weapons can cause destructive consequences for human civilization.
Potential form -ㄹ 수 있다.
그녀는 파괴적으로 자신을 몰아세우는 경향이 있다.
She has a tendency to push herself destructively.
Adverbial use and '경향이 있다'.
창조적 파괴는 경제 성장의 핵심 동력 중 하나이다.
Creative destruction is one of the key drivers of economic growth.
Specific economic term.
그 회사는 파괴적인 혁신을 통해 시장을 장악했다.
The company dominated the market through disruptive innovation.
Method marker -를 통해.
파괴적인 산성비가 숲을 황폐하게 만들었다.
Destructive acid rain devastated the forest.
Causative structure '...게 만들다'.
그의 파괴적인 천재성은 종종 오해를 받는다.
His destructive genius is often misunderstood.
Passive voice '오해를 받다'.
무분별한 개발은 생태계에 파괴적인 연쇄 반응을 일으킨다.
Indiscriminate development triggers a destructive chain reaction in the ecosystem.
Advanced noun phrase '연쇄 반응'.
그 사상은 사회 질서에 매우 파괴적인 영향을 끼쳤다.
That ideology had a very destructive influence on the social order.
Formal verb '영향을 끼치다'.
자본주의의 파괴적인 속성에 대한 비판적 고찰이 필요하다.
A critical examination of the destructive nature of capitalism is necessary.
Academic nominalization.
그 작가는 인간 본성의 파괴적인 측면을 심도 있게 다룬다.
The author explores the destructive aspects of human nature in depth.
Adverbial phrase '심도 있게'.
혁신은 본질적으로 파괴적인 성격을 내포하고 있다.
Innovation inherently contains a destructive character.
Formal verb '내포하다'.
그 사건은 그의 인생에 파괴적인 전환점이 되었다.
The event became a destructive turning point in his life.
Metaphorical '전환점'.
언론의 파괴적인 보도 행태가 사회적 갈등을 부추긴다.
The destructive reporting behavior of the media fuels social conflict.
Advanced verb '부추기다'.
우리는 기술의 파괴적인 잠재력을 경계해야 한다.
We must be wary of the destructive potential of technology.
Necessity form -해야 한다.
이러한 파괴적인 담론은 공동체의 결속력을 약화시킨다.
This destructive discourse weakens the cohesion of the community.
High-level noun '담론' (discourse).
그 정책의 파괴적인 결과는 이미 예견된 바 있다.
The destructive results of that policy had already been foreseen.
Formal structure '-ㄴ 바 있다'.
인간의 파괴적인 욕망이 빚어낸 참극을 목도하고 있다.
We are witnessing a tragedy brought about by human destructive desires.
Literary verb '목도하다'.
그의 예술 세계는 파괴적인 해체와 재구성을 반복한다.
His artistic world repeats destructive deconstruction and reconstruction.
Artistic terminology '해체' and '재구성'.
파괴적인 권력의 속성은 역사를 통해 증명되어 왔다.
The nature of destructive power has been proven through history.
Present perfect progressive '-어 왔다'.
정보의 파괴적인 확산은 진실을 왜곡할 위험이 있다.
The destructive spread of information carries the risk of distorting the truth.
Noun phrase '파괴적인 확산'.
우리는 파괴적인 변화의 물결 속에서 생존 전략을 모색해야 한다.
We must seek survival strategies amidst the waves of destructive change.
Metaphorical '물결' and '모색하다'.
그의 비평은 파괴적인 통찰력으로 문단의 권위를 흔들었다.
His criticism shook the authority of the literary world with destructive insight.
Complimentary use of '파괴적인'.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— To give/have a destructive influence. Used to describe how one thing ruins another.
가뭄은 농사에 파괴적인 영향을 준다.
— To be very destructive. A common way to emphasize the scale of damage.
이번 태풍은 매우 파괴적이었다.
— To produce/result in a destructive outcome. Used in formal contexts.
그의 실수는 파괴적인 결과를 낳았다.
— To show a destructive tendency. Often used in psychological assessments.
아이가 가끔 파괴적인 성향을 보여요.
— To act or function destructively. Used for systems or biological processes.
이 약은 암세포에 파괴적으로 작용한다.
— To suffer a destructive blow. Used for economies or military forces.
관광업계는 파괴적인 타격을 입었다.
— To be inherently destructive. Used in philosophical or academic debates.
그 사상은 본질적으로 파괴적이다.
— To exert destructive power. Used for storms or weapons.
폭탄은 파괴적인 위력을 발휘했다.
— To take destructive measures. Used for drastic actions.
정부는 파괴적인 조치를 취할 수밖에 없었다.
— To be engulfed in destructive emotions. Literary expression.
그는 분노라는 파괴적인 감정에 휩싸였다.
Se confunde a menudo con
'해롭다' is for general harm (like health), while '파괴적이다' is for total ruin or dismantling.
'망치다' is a verb (to ruin), while '파괴적이다' is an adjective (destructive).
'부수다' is the physical act of breaking something, while '파괴적이다' is the quality of being destructive.
Modismos y expresiones
— An innovation that creates a new market and value network, eventually disrupting an existing one.
넷플릭스는 비디오 대여 시장에서 파괴적 혁신을 일으켰다.
Business— The process of industrial mutation that incessantly revolutionizes the economic structure from within.
자본주의는 창조적 파괴의 과정이다.
Economic Theory— Acting in a way that is likely to ruin one's own health, wealth, or happiness.
알코올 중독은 자기 파괴적인 습관이다.
Psychology/General— Metaphor for a very painful but necessary change or destruction of old ways.
우리 회사는 뼈를 깎는 파괴를 통해 다시 태어나야 한다.
Formal/Literary— The early causes of a future downfall.
그의 오만함이 파괴의 씨앗이 되었다.
Literary— Something so beautiful it feels dangerous or overwhelming.
그 폭발 장면은 파괴적인 아름다움을 지녔다.
Artistic— To habitually destroy things or systems.
폭도들은 도시 곳곳에서 파괴를 일삼았다.
Journalistic— A metaphor for intense passion or anger that ruins things.
그들의 사랑은 파괴적인 불꽃처럼 타올랐다.
Literary— Someone who fundamentally breaks how things work.
그는 기존 교육 시스템의 파괴자라 불린다.
Metaphorical— A silence that causes harm or prevents resolution.
부부 사이의 파괴적인 침묵이 계속되었다.
PsychologyFácil de confundir
Both relate to damage.
'파손' is usually for physical items like a package or a car. '파괴' is for structures, systems, or abstract concepts.
택배 상자가 파손되었어요. (The package was damaged.)
Both involve ruin.
'파멸' is almost always about a person's life, a soul, or a civilization's total downfall. '파괴' is the act or quality of destroying.
그는 도박으로 파멸에 이르렀다. (He reached ruin through gambling.)
Both involve breaking down.
'붕괴' specifically means 'collapse' (like a building or a system falling inward). '파괴' is more general.
건물이 붕괴되었어요. (The building collapsed.)
Both mean damage.
'훼손' is often used for defacing property, damaging reputation (명예훼손), or harming the environment.
그는 나의 명예를 훼손했다. (He damaged my reputation.)
Both mean harmful.
'유해' is specifically 'toxic' or 'noxious.' '파괴' is 'destructive.'
유해 가스를 조심하세요. (Watch out for toxic gas.)
Patrones de oraciones
[Noun]은/는 파괴적이에요.
태풍은 파괴적이에요.
[Noun]은/는 [Noun]에 파괴적인 영향을 미칩니다.
전쟁은 사회에 파괴적인 영향을 미칩니다.
[Noun]은/는 파괴적인 결과를 초래할 수 있습니다.
그 결정은 파괴적인 결과를 초래할 수 있습니다.
[Noun]의 파괴적인 속성은 [Noun]에서 비롯됩니다.
그 사상의 파괴적인 속성은 편견에서 비롯됩니다.
파괴적인 [Noun]을/를 조심하세요.
파괴적인 행동을 조심하세요.
그것은 전혀 파괴적이지 않아요.
그의 말은 전혀 파괴적이지 않아요.
그는 파괴적으로 행동하기 시작했습니다.
그는 파괴적으로 행동하기 시작했습니다.
파괴적인 담론이 사회를 분열시킵니다.
파괴적인 담론이 사회를 분열시킵니다.
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Common in news, academic writing, and professional discussions; rare in casual daily life unless describing something extreme.
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Using '파괴적했다' instead of '파괴적이었다'.
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그의 행동은 파괴적이었다.
'파괴적이다' is an adjective, so it uses the '이다' conjugation, not '하다'.
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Using '파괴적' for a broken phone.
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핸드폰이 고장 났어요.
'파괴적' is too heavy for small personal items. Use '고장 나다' (broken) or '파손되다' (damaged).
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Confusing '파괴적' with '치명적'.
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그 실수는 치명적이었어요.
If the mistake led to failure, '치명적' (fatal) is better. '파괴적' is about the damage itself.
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Forgetting the '-인' when modifying a noun.
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파괴적인 태풍
You must use the adjective modifier form '-ㄴ/인' when placing it before a noun.
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Using '파괴적이다' to mean 'awesome'.
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그 공연은 정말 대단했어요.
In Korean, 'destructive' doesn't usually translate to 'awesome' slang like it can in English.
Consejos
Pair with Influence
Always remember the collocation '파괴적인 영향' (destructive influence). It's the most common way to use this word in writing.
Learn the Root
Learning '파괴' (destruction) will help you understand many other words like '파괴자' (destroyer) and '파괴력' (destructive power).
Tone Matters
When you say '파괴적이다,' use a serious facial expression. It's not a lighthearted word.
Adjective Stem
The stem is '파괴적.' To use it as an adjective before a noun, add '-인' (파괴적인).
Environmental Use
Use it when discussing climate change or pollution to sound more advanced and precise.
Innovation Context
If you work in tech, memorize '파괴적 혁신.' It's essential for business meetings in Korea.
Stronger than Harmful
If something is just 'bad,' use '해롭다.' If something 'ruins' things, use '파괴적이다.'
Creative Destruction
Learn '창조적 파괴' (creative destruction) to sound very intelligent in economic discussions.
News Keywords
Listen for '파괴' in news reports about storms or fires; it's a key word for understanding the severity.
Academic Essays
Use '파괴적이다' instead of '안 좋다' (not good) in your TOPIK essays to get a higher score.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of 'PA' as 'PAck' and 'GOE' as 'GO'. When you PAck and GO, you might leave a house empty and 'destroyed' (파괴).
Asociación visual
Imagine a wrecking ball hitting a building. The sound it makes is 'PA!' and the building 'GOES' down. PA-GOE-jeok-ida.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to find three things in today's news that can be described as '파괴적이다'. Write them down using the pattern '[Noun]은/는 파괴적이다'.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Hanja characters 破 (pʰa) and 壞 (kwae/goe). 破 means 'to break, split, or defeat.' 壞 means 'to fall down, be ruined, or destroy.'
Significado original: The original meaning in Classical Chinese refers to the physical act of breaking down structures or walls, often in a military context.
Sino-Korean (Hanja-derived vocabulary).Contexto cultural
Be careful when using this word to describe a person's character, as it is a very strong and potentially offensive label.
In English, 'disruptive' can be positive (business) or negative (classroom). In Korean, '파괴적' is mostly negative unless paired specifically with '혁신' (innovation).
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Natural Disasters
- 파괴적인 태풍
- 지진의 파괴력
- 도시가 파괴되다
- 파괴적인 홍수
Business & Technology
- 파괴적 혁신
- 시장을 파괴하다
- 기존 질서의 파괴
- 창조적 파괴
Psychology & Relationships
- 자기파괴적 행동
- 파괴적인 관계
- 감정적 파괴
- 관계를 파괴하다
Environment
- 환경 파괴
- 생태계에 파괴적이다
- 자연 파괴를 막다
- 파괴적인 개발
War & Conflict
- 대량 파괴 무기
- 전쟁의 파괴성
- 마을을 파괴하다
- 파괴적인 타격
Inicios de conversación
"최근에 본 뉴스 중에서 가장 파괴적인 사건은 무엇이었나요? (What was the most destructive event in the news recently?)"
"파괴적 혁신이 우리 삶을 어떻게 바꾸고 있다고 생각하세요? (How do you think disruptive innovation is changing our lives?)"
"사람들이 왜 자기파괴적인 행동을 한다고 생각하시나요? (Why do you think people engage in self-destructive behavior?)"
"건설적인 비판과 파괴적인 비판의 차이는 무엇일까요? (What is the difference between constructive and destructive criticism?)"
"환경 파괴를 막기 위해 우리가 할 수 있는 가장 중요한 일은 무엇인가요? (What is the most important thing we can do to prevent environmental destruction?)"
Temas para diario
나의 습관 중에서 파괴적인 것이 있다면 무엇인지, 그리고 어떻게 고칠 수 있을지 써보세요. (Write about any destructive habits you have and how you can fix them.)
내가 경험한 '창조적 파괴'의 순간에 대해 설명해 보세요. (Describe a moment of 'creative destruction' you have experienced.)
기술의 발전이 파괴적일 때, 우리는 어떻게 대처해야 할까요? (How should we respond when technological advancement is destructive?)
파괴적인 감정을 느꼈을 때, 그것을 어떻게 다스렸는지 기록해 보세요. (Record how you managed your emotions when you felt destructive ones.)
역사 속에서 가장 파괴적이었던 사건 하나를 골라 그 영향에 대해 써보세요. (Choose one of the most destructive events in history and write about its impact.)
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, in Korean, '파괴적이다' is almost exclusively negative or serious. Using it for 'cool' would be confusing. Use '대박' or '멋지다' instead.
Yes, it is the standard translation for 'disruptive innovation' and is used frequently in business news and startups.
'파괴하다' is a verb meaning 'to destroy.' '파괴적이다' is an adjective meaning 'to be destructive.' You use the verb for actions and the adjective for qualities.
You say '자기파괴적' (jagi-pagoe-jeok). It's a very common term in psychology and literature.
Yes, '파괴적인 관계' (a destructive relationship) is a common phrase to describe toxic or harmful partnerships.
It is a neutral-to-formal word. While you can use it in casual speech, it sounds quite serious and heavy.
The most common opposite is '건설적' (constructive). You'll often hear them compared in debates.
No, it is widely used for abstract things like habits, thoughts, economies, and social orders.
It sounds like the 'we' in 'wet.' So 'Pa-gweh-jeok-i-da'.
Yes, for 'weapons of mass destruction' (대량 파괴 무기) and describing the power of strikes.
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Translate: 'The typhoon was destructive.'
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Translate: 'Self-destructive behavior is dangerous.'
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Translate: 'Innovation can be disruptive.'
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Write a sentence using '파괴적인 영향'.
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Translate: 'His words were destructive to me.'
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Translate: 'We must prevent environmental destruction.'
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Translate: 'That company led disruptive innovation.'
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Write a sentence comparing '파괴적' and '건설적'.
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Translate: 'War brings destructive results.'
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Translate: 'He has destructive thoughts.'
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Translate: 'The earthquake caused destructive damage.'
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Translate: 'It is a destructive habit.'
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Translate: 'Technology is disruptive to the market.'
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Write a sentence using '파괴적으로'.
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Translate: 'Creative destruction is necessary.'
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Translate: 'The influence was destructive.'
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Translate: 'Stop your self-destructive actions.'
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Translate: 'The fire was very destructive.'
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Translate: 'This is a destructive threat.'
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Translate: 'They are destroying the system.'
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Say: 'The typhoon is destructive.'
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Say: 'Self-destructive habits are bad.'
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Say: 'This is disruptive innovation.'
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Say: 'Stop that destructive behavior.'
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Say: 'Environmental destruction is serious.'
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Say: 'Innovation can be destructive.'
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Say: 'It has a destructive influence.'
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Say: 'Creative destruction is a theory.'
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Say: 'He acts destructively.'
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Say: 'We need constructive ideas.'
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Say: 'The storm was very destructive.'
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Say: 'Destructive competition is harmful.'
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Say: 'He has destructive thoughts.'
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Say: 'Mass destruction weapons are scary.'
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Say: 'Don't be destructive.'
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Say: 'The results were destructive.'
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Say: 'Nature has destructive power.'
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Say: 'This is a destructive threat.'
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Listen and identify: '태풍이 파괴적입니다.'
Listen and identify: '자기파괴적 행동을 하지 마세요.'
Listen and identify: '파괴적 혁신이 필요합니다.'
Listen and identify: '환경 파괴가 심각합니다.'
Listen and identify: '그의 말은 파괴적이었어요.'
Listen and identify: '파괴적인 결과를 낳았습니다.'
Listen and identify: '건설적인 비판을 하세요.'
Listen and identify: '파괴적으로 행동하지 마세요.'
Listen and identify: '지진의 파괴력이 컸습니다.'
Listen and identify: '전쟁은 파괴적입니다.'
Listen and identify: '파괴적인 영향을 미칩니다.'
Listen and identify: '창조적 파괴를 이해하세요.'
Listen and identify: '그는 파괴적인 생각을 합니다.'
Listen and identify: '무기가 파괴적입니다.'
Listen and identify: '파괴적인 경쟁을 멈춰요.'
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Summary
The word '파괴적이다' is your go-to adjective for describing anything that causes major, irreversible damage or upends a system. Whether you're talking about a '파괴적인 태풍' (destructive typhoon) or '파괴적 혁신' (disruptive innovation), it conveys a sense of intense power and significant impact. Example: '그의 비판은 너무 파괴적이었어' (His criticism was too destructive).
- A powerful adjective meaning 'destructive' or 'disruptive,' used for both physical damage and abstract harm in various contexts like business and psychology.
- Derived from the noun '파괴' (destruction) and the suffix '-적' (characteristic of), it indicates a force that ruins or dismantles existing systems.
- Commonly used in news reports, academic writing, and discussions about innovation ('disruptive innovation') or mental health ('self-destructive tendencies').
- Contrasts with '건설적이다' (constructive) and is much stronger than '해롭다' (harmful), implying deep, often permanent damage or significant systemic change.
Pair with Influence
Always remember the collocation '파괴적인 영향' (destructive influence). It's the most common way to use this word in writing.
Learn the Root
Learning '파괴' (destruction) will help you understand many other words like '파괴자' (destroyer) and '파괴력' (destructive power).
Tone Matters
When you say '파괴적이다,' use a serious facial expression. It's not a lighthearted word.
Adjective Stem
The stem is '파괴적.' To use it as an adjective before a noun, add '-인' (파괴적인).
Contenido relacionado
Esta palabra en otros idiomas
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입체적
B2Que tiene un efecto tridimensional o que examina algo desde múltiples perspectivas.
~에 관해
B1Una frase que significa 'sobre' o 'acerca de'. Se utiliza en contextos formales para introducir un tema de conversación o estudio.
~에 대하여
A2Acerca de o respecto a un tema en particular. 'Hablamos sobre nuestros planes de viaje.'
~대해
A2Significa 'sobre' o 'acerca de'. Se usa para indicar el tema de lo que se está hablando o pensando.
~에 관하여
A2Con respecto a o sobre un tema. Se utiliza en situaciones formales como informes o discursos.
~에 대해(서)
A1Indica el tema o asunto de una discusión, con el significado de 'sobre' o 'acerca de'. Se usa comúnmente con verbos como hablar o pensar.
무엇보다
A2Sobre todo; más que nada.
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상화하다
B2Abstraer: considerar algo teóricamente o por separado de su realidad física.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
