불충분하다
Something is not enough to get the job done.
Explanation at your level:
You use this word when you do not have enough of something. If you have 2 apples but need 5, you have an insufficient amount. It is a serious word for 'not enough.'
In daily life, we use this to talk about things that don't meet our needs. For example, if your sleep is 불충분하다, you will feel tired the next day.
This word is a step up from '부족하다.' It sounds more analytical. Use it when you are writing a report or explaining why a plan might not work out as expected.
At this level, you recognize the nuance of register. Using 불충분하다 instead of '부족하다' adds a layer of professional distance and objectivity to your speech or writing.
In advanced contexts, this word is used to critique methodology or logic. It suggests that the failure to meet requirements is a structural issue rather than a simple lack of effort or items.
Mastery of this word involves understanding its role in legal and academic discourse. It is the preferred term when one must definitively state that a condition has not been satisfied, often carrying the weight of finality.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means insufficient or inadequate.
- Used in formal/academic contexts.
- Rooted in Sino-Korean.
- Opposite of 충분하다.
When you encounter 불충분하다, think of a situation where you are missing just a little bit of what you need. It is a very useful word for describing gaps in information, resources, or effort.
Unlike simple words for 'small,' this term carries a sense of expectation. It implies that there was a target or a goal, and what you have simply didn't reach it.
This word is rooted in Hanja (Sino-Korean characters). The prefix 불 (不) means 'not,' and 충분 (充分) means 'enough' or 'full.'
Historically, it has been used in administrative and scholarly texts to denote a failure to meet criteria. It has remained a staple in formal Korean writing for centuries because it is precise and professional.
You will hear this most often in professional or academic settings. For example, a teacher might say evidence is 불충분하다, or a manager might say the budget is 불충분하다.
It is rarely used in casual, friendly conversation. If you are talking to a friend, you might use 부족하다 instead, which sounds much more natural in daily life.
While there aren't many 'idioms' per se, it is often paired with 증거가 불충분하다 (evidence is insufficient) in legal settings. Another common phrasing is 설명이 불충분하다, meaning an explanation failed to clarify the situation.
These phrases act like set expressions in formal reports or news broadcasts.
As an adjective, it functions as a predicate. You can use it directly with subjects like 자료가 불충분하다 (the data is insufficient).
Pronunciation-wise, pay attention to the double consonant sound in 충. It is a crisp, clear sound that signals the formal nature of the word.
Fun Fact
The character 不 (불) is used in many words to negate them.
Pronunciation Guide
Crisp articulation of the double consonant.
Steady rhythm with emphasis on 'chung'.
Common Errors
- Softening the 'ch' sound
- Dropping the 'n' sound
- Merging the syllables
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Formal vocabulary
Requires formal tone
Less common in speech
Used in formal media
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Hanja Prefixes
불- (not)
Adjective Predicates
형용사 서술어
Formal Ending -다
평서문
Examples by Level
시간이 불충분하다.
Time is insufficient.
Simple subject-adjective structure.
돈이 불충분하다.
Money is not enough.
Noun + particle + adjective.
자료가 불충분하다.
Data is insufficient.
Formal register.
증거가 불충분하다.
Evidence is insufficient.
Legal term.
설명이 불충분하다.
Explanation is not enough.
Common usage.
준비가 불충분하다.
Preparation is insufficient.
Action-oriented.
지식이 불충분하다.
Knowledge is insufficient.
Abstract concept.
인원이 불충분하다.
Staff is not enough.
Group noun.
예산이 불충분하다.
설득력이 불충분하다.
관심이 불충분하다.
노력이 불충분하다.
공간이 불충분하다.
빛이 불충분하다.
정보가 불충분하다.
이해가 불충분하다.
증거가 불충분하여 기각되었다.
수면이 불충분하면 건강에 나쁘다.
기술적 지원이 불충분하다.
대응책이 불충분하다.
논리가 불충분하다.
준비 기간이 불충분하다.
자금력이 불충분하다.
검토가 불충분하다.
그의 답변은 불충분하다는 평가를 받았다.
현재의 시설로는 불충분하다.
분석 결과가 불충분하다.
법적 근거가 불충분하다.
소통이 불충분하다.
대책이 불충분하다.
자원 배분이 불충분하다.
데이터의 양이 불충분하다.
제시된 증거는 유죄를 입증하기에 불충분하다.
이론적 배경이 불충분하다는 지적을 받았다.
정책의 실효성이 불충분하다.
환경적 요인이 불충분하다.
논증의 근거가 불충분하다.
조사 범위가 불충분하다.
대안이 불충분하다.
심사 기준이 불충분하다.
그의 변명은 사태를 수습하기에 극히 불충분하다.
현행법의 규정은 불충분하다는 비판이 제기되었다.
역사적 고찰이 불충분하다.
철학적 깊이가 불충분하다.
논리적 완결성이 불충분하다.
제도적 장치가 불충분하다.
사회적 합의가 불충분하다.
기술적 완성도가 불충분하다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"증거 불충분"
Insufficient evidence
증거 불충분으로 풀려났다.
formal"설명 불충분"
Inadequate explanation
설명 불충분으로 인한 오해.
formal"준비 불충분"
Inadequate preparation
준비 불충분은 실패의 원인이다.
formal"자원 불충분"
Insufficient resources
자원 불충분으로 고전 중이다.
formal"대책 불충분"
Inadequate measures
대책 불충분으로 피해가 커졌다.
formal"이해 불충분"
Inadequate understanding
이해 불충분에서 오는 갈등.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean not enough.
부족 is for daily life.
시간이 부족해.
Both imply a lack.
모자라다 is very casual.
돈이 모자라.
Both are formal.
미흡 is for performance.
결과가 미흡하다.
Both start with 불.
불완전 is incomplete.
계획이 불완전하다.
Sentence Patterns
N + 이/가 + 불충분하다
증거가 불충분하다.
N + 이/가 + 매우 + 불충분하다
설명이 매우 불충분하다.
N + 이/가 + ~기에 + 불충분하다
증거가 유죄를 입증하기에 불충분하다.
N + 이/가 + ~다는 + 평가를 받다
자료가 불충분하다는 평가를 받았다.
N + 이/가 + ~기에는 + 불충분하다
현재 자금으로는 사업을 시작하기에 불충분하다.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
7
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
It sounds too stiff for friends.
불충분하다 is for objective standards.
Don't say 'he is 불충분하다'.
Make sure to use the verb form.
Use synonyms like 미흡하다.
Tips
Hanja Power
Learn the character for 'not' (불).
Professionalism
Use it in reports.
News Language
Listen to news reports.
Sentence Endings
Use with -다 for formal tone.
Crisp 'ch'
Practice the 'ch' sound.
Avoid Casual Talk
Don't use with friends.
Root Words
Many words use 불-.
Contextualize
Write sentences about work.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'full' (충분) cup that is 'not' (불) full.
Visual Association
A cup with water only at the bottom.
Word Web
چالش
Write 3 sentences about things you need more of.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Not full/enough
بافت فرهنگی
Professional and neutral.
Direct translation is 'insufficient' or 'inadequate'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 보고서가 불충분하다
- 예산이 불충분하다
- 인력이 불충분하다
In court
- 증거가 불충분하다
- 근거가 불충분하다
- 진술이 불충분하다
In school
- 설명이 불충분하다
- 자료가 불충분하다
- 이해가 불충분하다
In news
- 대응이 불충분하다
- 조사가 불충분하다
- 준비가 불충분하다
Conversation Starters
"Why do you think the evidence is 불충분하다?"
"When was the last time you felt your sleep was 불충분하다?"
"How would you improve a report that is 불충분하다?"
"Is it common to hear the word 불충분하다 in your field?"
"What should you do if your budget is 불충분하다?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you didn't have enough time to finish a task.
Write about a movie where the plot was 불충분하다.
Explain why preparation is key to avoiding being 불충분하다.
Reflect on a situation where information was 불충분하다.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, it's too formal.
충분하다.
Usually for things/results, not people's character.
Yes, very common.
It means 'not enough'.
Yes, if describing a deficiency.
It is an adjective.
Think of the Hanja characters.
خودت رو بسنج
증거가 ___.
Evidence is insufficient.
Which word means 'insufficient'?
Correct match.
불충분하다 is a positive word.
It indicates a lack.
Word
معنی
Noun form match.
Data is very insufficient.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Use 불충분하다 when you need to sound professional and precise about something being 'not enough'.
- Means insufficient or inadequate.
- Used in formal/academic contexts.
- Rooted in Sino-Korean.
- Opposite of 충분하다.
Hanja Power
Learn the character for 'not' (불).
Professionalism
Use it in reports.
News Language
Listen to news reports.
Sentence Endings
Use with -다 for formal tone.
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