완성
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- 완성 (Wanseong) is a Korean noun meaning 'completion' or 'the state of being finished,' derived from Hanja roots meaning 'complete' and 'achieve.'
- It is primarily used for tasks that result in a finished product, such as projects, buildings, artworks, software, or even cooking dishes.
- Unlike the general word '끝' (end), '완성' implies a qualitative achievement and the structural integrity of the final result being presented.
- Commonly paired with '하다' (to do/complete) or '되다' (to be completed), it is essential for professional, creative, and academic Korean communication.
The Korean noun 완성 (Wanseong) is a cornerstone of the Korean language, representing the concept of 'completion,' 'perfection,' or 'the act of finishing something to a state of wholeness.' Derived from the Hanja characters 完 (완 - Complete) and 成 (성 - Achieve/Become), it carries a weight that suggests not just the temporal end of an activity, but the realization of a goal or the creation of a finished product. When you use 완성, you are often talking about the final stage of a process where all the pieces have come together to form a unified whole.
- Core Concept
- The state where nothing more needs to be added or changed. It is the 'final piece of the puzzle' moment.
- Tangible Completion
- Used for physical objects like buildings, models, artworks, or software applications that have reached their final form.
- Abstract Completion
- Used for systems, plans, theories, or even personal character development where a certain level of maturity or integrity is reached.
드디어 프라모델을 완성했어요!
(I finally completed the plastic model!)
In everyday life, you will encounter 완성 in various professional and creative contexts. In the tech industry, developers speak of 'feature completion' or 'system completion.' In the culinary world, a chef might speak of 'completing' a dish with a final garnish. Unlike the word 끝 (Kkeut), which simply means 'end,' 완성 implies a qualitative achievement. If a movie ends, that is 끝; if a director finishes editing a movie to their satisfaction, that is 완성.
이 건물은 다음 달에 완성될 예정입니다.
(This building is scheduled to be completed next month.)
Furthermore, the word is frequently used in compound forms. 완성도 (Wanseong-do) refers to the 'level of completion' or 'degree of perfection.' A movie with high 완성도 is one that is well-polished and lacks flaws. 미완성 (Mi-wanseong) means 'incomplete' or 'unfinished,' often used in the context of 'Unfinished Symphony' (미완성 교향곡). Understanding this word allows you to express the satisfaction of reaching a milestone and the pride of craftsmanship.
화룡점정은 그림의 완성을 의미합니다.
(The 'final touch' means the completion of the painting.)
- Artistic Context
- Refers to the final stroke or the moment an artwork is ready for the public.
- Administrative Context
- Refers to the finalization of documents, contracts, or legal frameworks.
퍼즐의 마지막 조각을 맞춰서 완성했어요.
(I completed the puzzle by fitting in the last piece.)
Using 완성 correctly requires understanding its role as a noun and how it interacts with verbs. The most common way to use it is by attaching the light verb 하다 to form 완성하다. This is a transitive verb, meaning it takes an object marked by 을/를. For example, 'I completed the report' becomes '보고서를 완성했어요.' This highlights the subject's active role in bringing the task to a finish.
- Active Voice (완성하다)
- Focuses on the person who is doing the completing. Example: '작가는 소설을 완성했다' (The author completed the novel).
- Passive Voice (완성되다)
- Focuses on the object being completed. Example: '소설이 완성되었다' (The novel was completed).
이 요리는 소금 한 꼬집으로 완성됩니다.
(This dish is completed with a pinch of salt.)
In more formal or technical settings, you might see 완성시키다. This is a causative form, often used when someone facilitates the completion of something or when an abstract force brings something to fruition. For instance, 'The new policy completed the reform' could be expressed as '새 정책이 개혁을 완성시켰다.' This adds a layer of 'making it complete' rather than just 'completing it.'
Another important usage is the noun form 완성 acting as a predicate with the copula 이다. You might hear someone shout '완성이다!' (It's complete!) upon finishing a difficult task. This is common in casual speech, especially among friends or when talking to oneself. In professional presentations, you might say '이것으로 프로젝트의 완성을 선언합니다' (With this, I declare the completion of the project).
거의 완성 단계에 도달했습니다.
(We have reached the near-completion stage.)
- Stage-based Usage
- 완성 단계 (Completion stage), 완성 직전 (Just before completion).
- Attribute Usage
- 완성된 제품 (Completed product), 완성된 작품 (Completed work of art).
이 그림은 아직 완성되지 않았습니다.
(This painting has not been completed yet.)
The word 완성 is ubiquitous in Korean media, workplaces, and hobbyist circles. If you watch a Korean cooking show like 'Culinary Class Wars' or 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator,' the moment the chef puts the final garnish on the plate, the host will often exclaim, '요리 완성!' (The dish is complete!). Here, it signals the transition from the chaotic process of cooking to the final, presentable product ready for tasting.
- In the Office
- Managers will ask, '보고서 언제 완성돼요?' (When will the report be completed?). It implies a polished, final version, not just a draft.
- In Construction
- You'll see signs saying '2025년 완공 예정' (Scheduled for completion in 2025). While '완공' is specific to buildings, '완성' is used in general conversation about the site.
패션의 완성은 얼굴이라는 말이 있죠.
(There's a saying that the completion of fashion is the face.)
In the world of K-beauty and fashion, 완성 is used to describe the 'finishing touch.' A makeup tutorial might end with '메이크업 완성!' after applying lipstick. There is also a famous (and somewhat cynical) Korean joke: '패션의 완성은 얼굴' (The completion of fashion is the face), meaning no matter what you wear, your face determines the final look. This shows how 완성 is used to describe the most critical element that makes something look 'perfect' or 'finished.'
In the gaming community, players talk about '아이템 완성' (completing an item build) or '캐릭터 완성' (fully developing a character). In these contexts, 완성 represents the peak state where all necessary components, skills, or upgrades have been acquired. It is a moment of triumph and readiness for the next challenge.
프로그램의 완성도를 높이기 위해 노력 중입니다.
(We are working to improve the level of completion of the program.)
- News & Media
- Headlines often use '완성' for diplomatic agreements or the finalization of new laws.
- Education
- Teachers talk about '문장 완성' (sentence completion) exercises in language classes.
이 소설은 그의 생애 마지막 완성작입니다.
(This novel is the final completed work of his life.)
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 완성 (Wanseong) with 끝 (Kkeut) or 마침 (Machim). While all three relate to the end of something, their nuances are distinct. 끝 is the most general term for 'end' or 'finish.' You can say 'The movie is over' (영화가 끝났다), but you wouldn't say the movie is 'completed' (완성됐다) unless you are talking about the production process being finished.
- Mistake 1: Using '완성' for simple activities
- Incorrect: '밥 먹기를 완성했어요' (I completed eating rice). Correct: '밥을 다 먹었어요' (I ate all the rice). '완성' is for constructive tasks, not biological or simple daily routines.
- Mistake 2: Confusing '완성' with '졸업'
- Incorrect: '학교를 완성했어요' (I completed school). Correct: '학교를 졸업했어요' (I graduated school). '완성' is for things you build or create, not for institutions you attend.
숙제를 완성했어요 (X) -> 숙제를 다 했어요 (O).
(Homework is usually 'done' (다 하다) rather than 'completed' (완성) unless it's a large project.)
Another mistake involves the particle usage. Since 완성 is a noun, when you want to say 'completion of X,' you must use the possessive particle 의. For example, 'the completion of the building' is '건물의 완성.' Some learners forget this and try to string nouns together like English, which can sound unnatural. Also, be careful with 완성하다 vs. 완성되다. If you say '건물이 완성했어요,' it sounds like the building itself performed the act of completing something. Always use 되다 (to be done) for inanimate objects.
Finally, learners often overlook the word 완성도. Using just 완성 when you mean 'the quality of being finished' is a missed opportunity. If you want to say 'The quality of this game is high,' don't say '이 게임의 완성은 높아요' (The completion of this game is high). Instead, say '이 게임은 완성도가 높아요' (This game has a high level of completion/polish). This is a much more natural and sophisticated way to express the idea.
준비가 완성되었습니다 (X) -> 준비가 끝났습니다 (O).
(Preparation is 'finished' (끝나다), not 'completed' (완성).)
- Particle Errors
- Avoid: 프로젝트 완성 (Project completion - okay as a title). Use: 프로젝트의 완성 (The completion of the project - in a sentence).
- Inanimate Subjects
- Inanimate objects take '되다'. Humans take '하다'.
To truly master 완성, you should understand how it relates to its synonyms and near-synonyms. Korean has a rich vocabulary for 'finishing,' and choosing the right one depends on the context and the 'flavour' of the ending you wish to describe.
- 완성 (Completion)
- Focuses on the final product or result. Best for projects, art, and systems. 'The cake is complete.'
- 마무리 (Finishing Touch/Wrap-up)
- Focuses on the final steps of a process. Often used for cleaning up or summarizing. 'Let's wrap up the meeting.'
- 완공 (Completion of Construction)
- Specifically for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure. 'The bridge was completed last year.'
일을 마무리하고 퇴근합시다.
(Let's wrap up the work and go home.)
Another important word is 결성 (Gyeolseong), which means 'formation' or 'organization.' While 완성 is about finishing a task, 결성 is about bringing people or groups together to start something (like a band or a committee). Then there is 종결 (Jonggyeol), which is a formal term for 'termination' or 'closure,' often used in legal or official contexts, like 'closing a case.'
For academic or technical writing, 완료 (Wallyeo) is a very common alternative. While 완성 implies a creative or constructive result, 완료 is more about the status of a task being 'done.' On a computer, you'll see '다운로드 완료' (Download complete), not '다운로드 완성.' 완료 is functional; 완성 is structural and often aesthetic.
신청 접수가 완료되었습니다.
(Application reception has been completed/finalized.)
- 완성 vs 완료
- 완성 (Wanseong): A puzzle is finished. (Creative/Structural)
완료 (Wallyeo): A payment is processed. (Functional/Status-based) - 완성 vs 끝
- 완성: The painting is done.
끝: The movie has ended.
이것으로 모든 절차를 마칩니다.
(With this, we finish all procedures.)
How Formal Is It?
रोचक तथ्य
The character 完 (완) contains the 'roof' radical (宀), suggesting a house that is fully built and covered. The character 成 (성) depicts a weapon (戈) and a person, originally suggesting the successful completion of a task or a coming-of-age ritual.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing '완' as 'wan' in 'want' (too open). It should be closer to 'wun' in 'wonder'.
- Over-emphasizing the 'g' at the end. It should be a soft nasal 'ng' sound.
- Pronouncing '성' as 'song'. It should be 'sung' with a short 'u' sound.
- Merging the two syllables too quickly. Keep them distinct: Wan-seong.
- Pronouncing the 's' in '성' as a 'z' sound. It is always a voiceless 's'.
कठिनाई स्तर
The word is common and easy to recognize in text due to its distinct syllables.
Requires knowledge of the object marker '을/를' and the difference between '하다' and '되다'.
Pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers.
Frequently used in TV shows and daily life, making it easy to pick up.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Noun + 하다 (Active Verb Formation)
완성 + 하다 = 완성하다 (To complete)
Noun + 되다 (Passive Verb Formation)
완성 + 되다 = 완성되다 (To be completed)
Noun + 시키다 (Causative Verb Formation)
완성 + 시키다 = 완성시키다 (To make something complete)
-ㄴ/은/는 (Adjectival Modifiers)
완성된 작품 (A completed work)
-기 위해 (Purpose)
완성하기 위해 노력해요 (I work hard to complete it)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
퍼즐을 완성했어요.
I completed the puzzle.
완성 + 했어요 (past tense polite).
그림을 완성해요.
I complete the drawing.
완성 + 해요 (present tense polite).
이것은 완성이에요.
This is complete.
완성 + 이에요 (copula 'to be').
완성! 다 만들었어요.
Complete! I made it all.
Used as an exclamation.
숙제를 완성하고 싶어요.
I want to complete my homework.
-고 싶어요 (want to).
레고 성을 완성했어요.
I completed the LEGO castle.
Object marker '를' is dropped in casual speech.
카드를 완성했니?
Did you complete the card?
-니? (informal question).
빨리 완성하세요.
Please complete it quickly.
-세요 (polite command).
케이크가 거의 완성되었어요.
The cake is almost completed.
완성되다 (to be completed) + -었어 (past).
이 건물은 언제 완성돼요?
When will this building be completed?
완성되다 used for buildings.
요리를 완성한 후에 사진을 찍었어요.
After completing the dish, I took a photo.
-ㄴ 후에 (after doing).
미완성 그림이 책상 위에 있어요.
An incomplete drawing is on the desk.
미완성 (incomplete) as a modifier.
우리는 프로젝트를 완성해야 합니다.
We must complete the project.
-해야 합니다 (must do).
이 지도는 완성하기 어려워요.
This map is difficult to complete.
-기 어려워요 (difficult to).
소설을 완성하는 데 1년이 걸렸어요.
It took one year to complete the novel.
-는 데 (in doing something/for the purpose of).
완성된 작품을 보여주세요.
Please show me the completed work.
완성된 (completed) as an adjective.
이 영화는 완성도가 매우 높습니다.
This movie has a very high level of completion/polish.
완성도 (degree of completion).
새로운 시스템을 완성하는 것이 목표입니다.
Completing the new system is the goal.
-는 것 (nominalizer).
마지막 조각이 디자인을 완성시켰어요.
The last piece completed the design.
완성시키다 (to make complete/causative).
보고서 작성을 완성하기 위해 야근을 했어요.
I worked overtime to complete writing the report.
-기 위해 (in order to).
이 제품은 완성 단계에 있습니다.
This product is in the completion stage.
완성 단계 (completion stage).
계획의 완성을 위해 협력이 필요합니다.
Cooperation is needed for the completion of the plan.
Noun + 의 + 완성 (completion of X).
그는 자신의 꿈을 완성하기 위해 노력했다.
He worked hard to complete/realize his dream.
Abstract use of completion.
완성된 보고서를 부장님께 제출했습니다.
I submitted the completed report to the manager.
완성된 (completed) modifying '보고서'.
이 이론은 수년간의 연구 끝에 완성되었습니다.
This theory was completed after years of research.
- 끝에 (at the end of/after).
작가는 소설의 결말을 어떻게 완성할지 고민 중이다.
The author is pondering how to complete the ending of the novel.
-ㄹ지 고민 중 (pondering whether/how to).
법안의 완성을 위해 여야가 합의에 도달했습니다.
The ruling and opposition parties reached an agreement to complete the bill.
Political context.
이 건축물은 현대 미학의 완성이라고 불립니다.
This building is called the completion of modern aesthetics.
Metaphorical use of 'completion'.
데이터 분석이 완성되는 대로 보고해 주세요.
Please report as soon as the data analysis is completed.
-는 대로 (as soon as).
완성도를 높이기 위해 추가 수정이 필요합니다.
Additional revisions are needed to improve the level of completion.
Improving quality.
그 화가는 미완성 교향곡에서 영감을 받았다.
The painter was inspired by the Unfinished Symphony.
Specific cultural reference.
프로그램 개발이 거의 완성 직전입니다.
The program development is almost on the verge of completion.
완성 직전 (just before completion).
그의 철학은 이 책을 통해 비로소 완성되었다.
His philosophy was finally completed through this book.
비로소 (finally/at last).
작품의 완성은 관객의 감상으로 이루어집니다.
The completion of a work is achieved through the audience's appreciation.
-으로 이루어지다 (to be composed/achieved by).
사회적 안전망의 완성을 위해 정책적 지원이 시급하다.
Policy support is urgent for the completion of the social safety net.
Formal sociological context.
그는 인격의 완성을 삶의 궁극적인 목표로 삼았다.
He made the completion of his character his ultimate life goal.
-로 삼다 (to make/treat as).
기술적 완성도뿐만 아니라 예술성도 중요합니다.
Not only technical completion but also artistry is important.
-뿐만 아니라 (not only... but also).
이 계약은 서명과 동시에 법적 완성을 갖게 됩니다.
This contract gains legal completion simultaneously with the signature.
Legal context.
역사적 과업의 완성을 위해 온 국민이 단결했다.
The entire nation united to complete the historical task.
Historical/Patriotic context.
미완의 미학은 때로 완성된 것보다 더 큰 울림을 준다.
The aesthetics of the incomplete sometimes resonate more than the completed.
Philosophical discussion.
공소시효의 완성으로 인해 그는 처벌을 면하게 되었다.
Due to the completion of the statute of limitations, he avoided punishment.
Legal term: 공소시효 완성.
본 논문은 현대 물리학의 체계적 완성을 시도하고 있다.
This paper attempts a systematic completion of modern physics.
Academic register.
자아의 완성은 타자와의 끊임없는 소통 속에서 가능하다.
Completion of the self is possible within constant communication with others.
Existentialist philosophy.
그 건축가는 공간의 완성을 빛의 조화에서 찾았다.
The architect found the completion of space in the harmony of light.
Architectural theory.
문명의 완성은 물질적 풍요가 아닌 정신적 성숙에 있다.
The completion of civilization lies in spiritual maturity, not material abundance.
Civilizational critique.
이 작품은 고전 비극의 형식을 완벽하게 완성해냈다.
This work perfectly completed the form of classical tragedy.
-해내다 (to manage to do/complete successfully).
조직의 완성을 위해 체계적인 시스템 구축이 선행되어야 한다.
The establishment of a systematic system must precede for the completion of the organization.
Management theory.
그의 음악은 침묵을 통해 소리의 완성을 보여준다.
His music shows the completion of sound through silence.
Abstract musical theory.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
— The dish is complete! Used when finishing cooking.
맛있는 파스타, 요리 완성!
— The completion of fashion. Often used to describe the most important part of an outfit.
패션의 완성은 신발입니다.
— Almost complete. Used when just a few final touches are left.
숙제가 거의 완성되었어요.
— The completed look or form.
건물의 완성된 모습을 보고 싶어요.
— Toward completion. Used when making steady progress.
우리는 완성을 향해 달려가고 있습니다.
— Completion time. The time it takes to finish something.
예상 완성 시간은 2시간입니다.
— Whether something is completed or not.
완성 여부를 확인해 주세요.
— A completed product.
이것은 완성된 제품입니다.
— Close to completion.
그의 실력은 완성에 가깝다.
— To declare completion.
시장님은 공사의 완성을 선언했습니다.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Wallyeo is for 'finishing a process' (like a download), while Wanseong is for 'finishing a product' (like a painting).
Kkeut is the generic 'end'. Wanseong is the 'achieved completion'.
Wanjeon means 'completely' or 'totally' (often an adverb), whereas Wanseong is the noun for 'completion'.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— The final touch that makes something perfect; completing a work by adding the finishing stroke.
이 조각은 화룡점정으로 완성되었습니다.
Literary/Formal— A humorous saying that 'the face completes the fashion,' implying good looks matter most.
그는 대충 입어도 멋있어. 역시 패션의 완성은 얼굴이야.
Slang/Informal— The idea that something is complete even though it is technically unfinished; 'incomplete completion.'
그의 유작은 미완의 완성으로 평가받는다.
Literary/Philosophical— To polish or refine something to reach a higher level of perfection.
마지막까지 완성도를 높이기 위해 노력합시다.
Professional— If you start well (button the first button correctly), it's easy to finish well.
시작이 중요해요. 첫 단추를 잘 꿰어야 완성이 쉽거든요.
Proverbial— To put a period on completion; to finally finish something definitively.
그는 이번 경기로 자신의 경력에 완성을 마침표를 찍었다.
Formal/Media— The joy of completion; the satisfaction of finishing a hard task.
완성된 기쁨을 함께 나눕시다.
Emotional/Neutral— The path to completion; the process of achieving a goal.
실패도 완성으로 가는 길의 일부입니다.
Inspirational— The beauty of completion; the aesthetic value of a finished work.
건축가는 건물의 완성의 미를 강조했다.
Artistic— A completed/mature character; someone who has reached moral or personal maturity.
그는 완성된 인격을 갖춘 지도자이다.
Philosophical/Honorificआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both mean 'complete' in English.
완료 is functional/status-based (e.g., 'task done'). 완성 is structural/creative (e.g., 'masterpiece finished').
회원 가입 완료 (Sign-up complete) vs 소설 완성 (Novel completion).
Both relate to finishing.
마침 is often used as an adverb meaning 'just in time' or the act of finishing a session. 완성 is the state of the object.
마침 잘 왔어요 (You came just in time) vs 그림 완성 (Painting complete).
Both imply reaching a goal.
성취 is about the feeling of accomplishment or reaching a milestone. 완성 is about the physical or conceptual wholeness of the thing itself.
목표 성취 (Goal achievement) vs 지도 완성 (Map completion).
Both mean completion.
완공 is strictly for civil engineering and architecture (buildings, bridges). 완성 is general.
아파트 완공 (Apartment completion) vs 요리 완성 (Cooking completion).
Both mean the end of something.
결말 is the narrative end (the 'ending' of a story). 완성 is the act of finishing the writing of that story.
슬픈 결말 (Sad ending) vs 원고 완성 (Manuscript completion).
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
[Object]을/를 완성했어요.
그림을 완성했어요.
[Object]이/가 완성되었어요.
케이크가 완성되었어요.
[Object]의 완성을 위해 [Action].
프로젝트의 완성을 위해 협력해요.
[Object]은/는 완성도가 높다/낮다.
이 게임은 완성도가 높아요.
[Object]은/는 [Concept]의 완성이라고 할 수 있다.
이 시는 현대 문학의 완성이라고 할 수 있다.
[Legal/Formal Concept]의 완성으로 인해 [Result].
공소시효의 완성으로 인해 수사가 종결되었다.
[Object]을/를 완성하고 나서 [Action].
숙제를 완성하고 나서 놀아요.
[Object]이/가 완성되는 대로 [Action].
지도가 완성되는 대로 보내 드릴게요.
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
संबंधित
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Very high in both spoken and written Korean.
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Using '완성하다' for finishing a movie.
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영화가 끝났다.
Movies 'end' (끝나다). Only the director 'completes' (완성하다) the making of the movie.
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Saying '밥을 완성했어요' after eating.
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밥을 다 먹었어요.
Eating is not a constructive task. '완성' is for creating, not consuming.
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Forgot the particle: '프로젝트 완성 했어요'.
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프로젝트를 완성했어요.
In formal writing, the object marker '를' is necessary.
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Using '완성' for 'graduating'.
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졸업했어요.
You graduate from school; you don't 'complete' the school building (unless you are the builder).
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Using '완성' for 'downloading'.
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다운로드 완료.
Functional tasks like downloads use '완료' (done/finalized).
सुझाव
Use it for results
Always use '완성' when there is a tangible or clear result. If you just stopped doing something without a result, use '끝냈다'.
Passive for Objects
Remember: Objects 'become' completed (되다). People 'do' the completion (하다).
Learn '완성도'
This is a very useful word for advanced conversation to talk about the quality of something.
Complimenting
Saying '정말 완성도가 높네요!' is a great way to compliment someone's hard work on a project.
Hanja Root
Remember 'Wan' (完) means 'perfect/whole'. It appears in 'Wan-byeok' (Perfect) too!
Official Reports
In official documents, use '완성 일자' for 'Completion Date'.
Exclamation
Don't be afraid to just say '완성!' when you finish a puzzle or a drawing. It's very natural.
Context Clues
If you hear '완성' in a shop, they might be talking about a custom order being ready.
The 'Roof' Radical
Visualize the roof radical in 完 to remember it's about finishing a structure.
Fashion Joke
Use the 'Fashion-Wan-Seong-Face' joke with Korean friends to show off your cultural knowledge.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of a 'Wand' (완) that 'Sings' (성) when a magic spell is finished. When the song starts, the magic is '완성' (complete)!
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle being clicked into place. That click is the sound of '완성'.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to finish one small task today (like cleaning a drawer) and say '완성!' out loud. Do this for three different tasks to lock the word in your memory.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Derived from Sino-Korean (Hanja). The word is composed of two characters: 完 (완) and 成 (성).
मूल अर्थ: 完 means 'complete,' 'whole,' or 'intact.' 成 means 'to become,' 'to achieve,' or 'to accomplish.' Together, they signify 'to achieve wholeness.'
Sino-Korean (Hanja-based vocabulary).सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
There are no major sensitivities, but avoid using '완성' for biological functions (like finishing a bathroom break), as it sounds overly formal or strange.
In English, we use 'complete' or 'finished' interchangeably, but '완성' is more specifically about 'building' or 'creating' something to its final form.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Cooking
- 요리 완성
- 플레이팅 완성
- 간을 맞추면 완성
- 거의 완성된 요리
Office/Work
- 보고서 완성
- 프로젝트 완성
- 완성도 체크
- 언제 완성되나요?
Hobbies/Art
- 그림 완성
- 프라모델 완성
- 퍼즐 완성
- 작품 완성
Construction/IT
- 시스템 완성
- 앱 완성
- 건물 완성
- 완성 단계
Academic
- 논문 완성
- 이론 완성
- 문장 완성
- 과제 완성
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"퍼즐 완성하는 데 얼마나 걸렸어요? (How long did it take you to complete the puzzle?)"
"이 보고서 오늘까지 완성할 수 있을까요? (Can we complete this report by today?)"
"새로 산 프라모델 드디어 완성했어요! 보실래요? (I finally completed the new plastic model! Want to see?)"
"이 요리는 어떤 재료를 넣어야 완성될까요? (What ingredients should be added to complete this dish?)"
"프로젝트의 완성도를 높이려면 무엇을 더 해야 할까요? (What more should we do to improve the project's quality?)"
डायरी विषय
오늘 내가 완성한 일들 세 가지를 적어보세요. (Write down three things you completed today.)
내가 인생에서 꼭 완성하고 싶은 목표는 무엇인가요? (What is a goal you definitely want to complete in your life?)
미완성으로 남겨둔 일이나 취미가 있다면 그 이유는 무엇인가요? (If you have an unfinished task or hobby, what is the reason?)
완성된 결과물을 보았을 때 어떤 기분이 드나요? (How do you feel when you see a completed result?)
'완벽'과 '완성'의 차이에 대해 자신의 생각을 적어보세요. (Write your thoughts on the difference between 'perfection' and 'completion'.)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, that would sound very strange. For finishing a meal, use '다 먹었어요' (I ate it all). '완성' implies you built or created something. You could use it if you were a chef finishing the preparation of a meal, but not for the act of eating it.
'완성하다' is active (I complete X), while '완성되다' is passive (X is completed). Use '완성하다' when focusing on the person doing the work, and '완성되다' when focusing on the object itself, especially for buildings or systems.
The noun '완성' itself is neutral. Its formality is determined by the verb ending attached to it. '완성했어요' is polite/neutral, while '완성했습니다' is formal.
Yes, but usually in a metaphorical or philosophical sense, like '인격의 완성' (completion of character). It implies reaching a state of maturity or wholeness. In daily life, we don't usually say a person is '완성' unless we are joking about their look (fashion).
'완성도' refers to the 'level of polish' or how well-made the movie is. A movie with high '완성도' has a good script, acting, and editing, with no loose ends.
You can say '미완성' (Mi-wanseong). For example, '미완성 교향곡' (Unfinished Symphony).
No, for finishing a race, '완주' (completing a run) or '결승선 통과' (passing the finish line) is used. '완성' is for construction or creation.
Both are correct. '완성하다' is more common as a combined verb, while '완성을 하다' puts a bit more emphasis on the noun 'completion'.
Yes, very commonly. Developers use it for completing code, modules, or the entire system.
'완성품' means a 'finished product' or 'finished goods,' usually in a manufacturing or retail context.
खुद को परखो 200 सवाल
Write 'I completed the puzzle' in polite Korean.
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Translate: 'The building will be completed next month.'
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Describe a finished painting using '완성'.
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Use '완성도' in a sentence about a game.
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Write a sentence using '미완성'.
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Translate: 'I am working to complete the project.'
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Use '완성시키다' in a sentence about a team.
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Write 'The dish is complete!' like a chef.
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Translate: 'It took three years to complete the book.'
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Explain '완성' in your own Korean words (simple).
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Translate: 'Please check the completion date.'
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Use '완성 단계' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'Completion is the goal.'
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Write a sentence about a 'completed product'.
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Translate: 'I need one more piece to complete it.'
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Use '완성 직전' in a sentence.
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Translate: 'The novel was finally completed.'
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Write a sentence about 'character completion'.
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Translate: 'The completion of the map is difficult.'
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Write 'Complete!' casually.
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Say 'I finished the homework' (using 완성) in polite Korean.
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Ask 'When will the drawing be finished?'
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Exclaim 'It's complete!' excitedly.
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Say 'This game's quality is high' using 완성도.
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Tell someone 'The cake is almost complete.'
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Ask 'How long does it take to complete?'
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Say 'I will complete it by tomorrow.'
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Say 'It is an incomplete work.'
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Say 'The building was completed last year.'
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Tell your boss 'I completed the report.'
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Say 'The project is in the final stage.'
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Ask 'Who completed this design?'
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Say 'I need the final touch.'
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Say 'The map is difficult to complete.'
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Say 'I feel happy after completing it.'
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Say 'Please show me the completed product.'
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Say 'The novel has a high degree of completion.'
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Say 'We must complete the task.'
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Say 'The dream came true (completed).'
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Say 'This is not finished yet.'
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Listen to the sentence: '드디어 그림을 완성했어요.' What did the speaker finish?
Listen: '이 건물은 내년에 완성됩니다.' When will the building be finished?
Listen: '완성도가 정말 높네요.' Is the speaker praising or criticizing?
Listen: '보고서 언제 완성돼요?' What is the speaker asking for?
Listen: '미완성 작품은 전시할 수 없습니다.' Can the work be displayed?
Listen: '요리 완성! 맛있게 드세요.' What is happening?
Listen: '시스템이 거의 완성 단계에 있습니다.' What is the status of the system?
Listen: '마지막 조각으로 퍼즐을 완성했어요.' How did they finish the puzzle?
Listen: '완성품을 확인해 보세요.' What should the listener do?
Listen: '계획의 완성을 위해 회의가 필요합니다.' Why is a meeting needed?
Listen: '이것은 미완성 교향곡입니다.' What kind of music is it?
Listen: '완성 일자는 10월 5일입니다.' What is the date?
Listen: '프로젝트를 완성시키느라 힘들었어요.' How does the speaker feel?
Listen: '완성이 눈앞에 있습니다.' How close is the completion?
Listen: '화룡점정으로 작품을 완성했습니다.' Did they add a final touch?
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Summary
The word '완성' (completion) is your go-to term for expressing that a project, artwork, or structural task has reached its final, polished form. For example: '드디어 프로젝트를 완성했습니다' (I finally completed the project). Use it to highlight achievement and quality.
- 완성 (Wanseong) is a Korean noun meaning 'completion' or 'the state of being finished,' derived from Hanja roots meaning 'complete' and 'achieve.'
- It is primarily used for tasks that result in a finished product, such as projects, buildings, artworks, software, or even cooking dishes.
- Unlike the general word '끝' (end), '완성' implies a qualitative achievement and the structural integrity of the final result being presented.
- Commonly paired with '하다' (to do/complete) or '되다' (to be completed), it is essential for professional, creative, and academic Korean communication.
Use it for results
Always use '완성' when there is a tangible or clear result. If you just stopped doing something without a result, use '끝냈다'.
Passive for Objects
Remember: Objects 'become' completed (되다). People 'do' the completion (하다).
Learn '완성도'
This is a very useful word for advanced conversation to talk about the quality of something.
Complimenting
Saying '정말 완성도가 높네요!' is a great way to compliment someone's hard work on a project.
उदाहरण
드디어 프로젝트가 완성되었다.
संबंधित सामग्री
business के और शब्द
에 대한
A2के बारे में; के संबंध में। दो संज्ञाओं को जोड़ने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है (जैसे: कोरिया के बारे में एक किताब)।
~대하여
A2इसका अर्थ है 'के बारे में' या 'के विषय में'। यह किसी बातचीत या विषय को दर्शाने के लिए प्रयोग किया जाता है.
대해서
A2के बारे में; के विषय में।
에 대해
A2एक वाक्यांश जिसका अर्थ है 'के बारे में' या 'के संबंध में' ।
풍요롭다
A2प्रचुर, समृद्ध या धनी होना।
관철하다
B2कठिनाइयों के बावजूद अपनी इच्छा या मांगों को पूरा करना। 'उसने अपनी बात मनवा ली।'
~에 따라
B1के अनुसार, के आधार पर। इसका उपयोग यह बताने के लिए किया जाता है कि कोई चीज़ किसी नियम या कारक पर निर्भर करती है।
에 따라
A2मौसम के अनुसार योजना बदलती है। (के अनुसार)
에 의하면
B1समाचार के अनुसार, इस वाक्यांश का अर्थ है 'के अनुसार'। उदाहरण: 'समाचार के अनुसार, कल बारिश होगी।'
계좌번호
A2बैंक खाता संख्या। इसका उपयोग कोरिया में धन हस्तांतरण और इलेक्ट्रॉनिक भुगतान के लिए किया जाता है।