Explanation at your level:
You use this word when you want to pick one thing. Imagine you have many apples. You want one red one. You 특정하다 the red apple. It means 'to choose' or 'to point to' one thing.
This is a word for being clear. If you are talking to a friend about a movie, you might say, 'I like a specific movie.' In Korean, you use 특정하다 to show that you have one clear choice in mind.
In intermediate Korean, you use this to describe identification. It is common in news reports. For example, if a police officer finds a thief, they have 특정했다 the person. It means they know exactly who it is.
At this level, you start using it for abstract concepts. You can 특정하다 a cause of a problem or a target audience for a marketing campaign. It is about narrowing your focus to improve accuracy.
Advanced speakers use this to distinguish between generalities and specifics. It is essential for academic writing where you must define your parameters. Using this word shows you can handle precise, technical language effectively.
Mastery of this word involves understanding its nuance in legal and formal discourse. It is often used to denote the exactness required in contracts or scientific methodology. It separates the vague from the concrete, acting as a pillar of professional communication.
30 सेकंड में शब्द
- Identify specific items or people.
- Used in formal, professional, and legal contexts.
- Not to be confused with 'special' (특별).
- Essential for clear, precise communication.
When you use 특정하다, you are performing an act of narrowing down. Think of it as a spotlight that lands on one specific object in a dark room. Instead of talking about 'people' in general, you use this word to talk about that one specific person who fits your criteria.
It is a very useful word in professional settings. Whether you are a detective identifying a suspect or a scientist isolating a variable, you are using this word to be clear and precise. It helps avoid confusion by making sure everyone is looking at the same thing.
The word 특정하다 is a Sino-Korean word. It is composed of 특 (特, meaning 'special' or 'particular') and 정 (定, meaning 'to decide' or 'to fix'). Together, they literally mean 'to fixate on something special.'
Historically, this structure is common in Korean vocabulary for concepts involving precision. By combining these characters, the language created a way to describe the intellectual process of selection. It has been a staple in formal Korean writing for centuries, evolving from classical texts into the modern, versatile term we use today for everything from police reports to data analysis.
You will mostly hear 특정하다 in formal or semi-formal situations. It is not typically used in casual 'hanging out' conversation unless you are discussing something serious like a plan or a problem.
Common collocations include 범인을 특정하다 (identify the criminal) or 대상을 특정하다 (identify the target). It is a 'high-register' word, meaning it adds a layer of professional authority to your speech. Use it when you need to sound authoritative, clear, and objective.
While it is not an idiom itself, it appears in many set phrases. 1. 특정 인물 (a specific person/individual). 2. 특정 지역 (a specific region). 3. 특정 다수 (a specific group of many). 4. 특정 목적 (a specific purpose). 5. 특정 기간 (a specific period). These phrases are essential for business and academic writing.
Grammatically, 특정하다 functions as an adjective or a descriptive verb. You can modify nouns by using 특정한 (the specific...). For example, 특정한 날 (a specific day).
Pronunciation is straightforward: 'teuk-jeong-ha-da'. The 'k' sound in the first syllable is sharp, and the 'j' in the second is soft. It rhymes loosely with words ending in '-da' like 결정하다 (to decide), which makes sense given the shared 정 root!
Fun Fact
The character '정' appears in many words related to fixing, deciding, or settling.
Pronunciation Guide
Korean phonetic approximation.
Korean phonetic approximation.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing 'j' as 'ch'
- Dropping the 'k' sound
- Adding extra vowels
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Moderate
Needs care
Formal
Common
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
एडवांस्ड
Grammar to Know
Noun + 을/를
범인을 특정하다
Adjective Modifier
특정한 사람
Passive Voice
특정되다
Examples by Level
이것은 특정 물건입니다.
This is a specific item.
Simple copula sentence.
그는 특정 친구를 좋아합니다.
우리는 특정 시간에 만나요.
특정 장소를 정합시다.
이것은 특정 색깔입니다.
특정 책을 읽어요.
특정 음악을 들어요.
특정 영화를 봐요.
특정 게임을 해요.
범인을 특정하기 어렵습니다.
특정 대상을 선정했습니다.
그는 특정 이유를 말했습니다.
특정 기간 동안 일합니다.
특정 정보를 찾고 있어요.
특정 단어를 공부합니다.
특정 의견을 제시하세요.
특정 문제에 집중합니다.
조사 결과 범인을 특정했습니다.
특정 조건을 만족해야 합니다.
그는 특정 분야의 전문가입니다.
특정 타겟을 공략합니다.
특정 사건을 조사 중입니다.
특정 상황을 가정해 봅시다.
특정 데이터를 분석했습니다.
특정 정책을 시행합니다.
정부는 특정 집단을 지목했습니다.
특정 변수를 통제해야 합니다.
그는 특정 철학을 고수합니다.
특정 맥락에서 해석됩니다.
특정 기준을 적용합니다.
특정 효과를 기대합니다.
특정 논리를 전개합니다.
특정 가치를 추구합니다.
본 조항은 특정 사례에 국한됩니다.
특정 담론을 형성하는 과정입니다.
특정 이데올로기를 반영합니다.
특정 기제에 의해 작동합니다.
특정 정체성을 확립합니다.
특정 현상을 규명합니다.
특정 궤적을 따릅니다.
특정 담론을 비판합니다.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
Idioms & Expressions
"특정 다수"
a specific group of many people
특정 다수를 대상으로 설문했다.
formal"불특정 다수"
the general public; unspecified many
불특정 다수에게 공개되었다.
formal"특정 지점"
a specific point/location
특정 지점에서 만납시다.
neutral"특정 시기"
a specific time period
특정 시기에만 가능합니다.
neutral"특정 분야"
a specific field or area
그는 특정 분야의 전문가다.
neutral"특정 집단"
a specific group or faction
특정 집단만 혜택을 받았다.
formalEasily Confused
Both start with 특
특별 is special, 특정 is specific
특별한 선물 vs 특정한 사람
Both end in 정하다
결정 is decide, 특정 is identify
메뉴를 결정하다 vs 범인을 특정하다
Similar meaning
지정 is to designate/appoint
좌석을 지정하다
Similar meaning
확정 is to confirm/finalize
일정을 확정하다
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 을/를 + 특정하다
범인을 특정하다
Subject + 이/가 + 특정한 + Noun
특정한 이유가 있다
Subject + Noun + 을/를 + 특정해서 + Verb
범인을 특정해서 잡았다
Subject + 특정하기 + 어렵다
원인을 특정하기 어렵다
Subject + 특정된 + Noun
특정된 대상이 없다
शब्द परिवार
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
संबंधित
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
सामान्य गलतियाँ
특정하다 means to identify, while 특별하다 means special.
Don't use it for things that are not specific.
결정하다 is to decide, 특정하다 is to identify.
It sounds too stiff for casual chat.
Check the spelling of the second syllable.
Tips
Root Association
Remember '특' as 'special' and '정' as 'fix'.
News Context
Listen to news, you will hear it often.
Formal Tone
Use it to sound smart.
Adjective Form
Use '특정한' to modify nouns.
Clear Enunciation
Don't slur the 'k' sound.
Don't confuse with special
Special = 특별, Specific = 특정.
Detective Word
It is the #1 word for detectives.
Flashcards
Pair it with its synonyms.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'Special' (특) 'Decision' (정).
Visual Association
A detective looking through a magnifying glass at one person.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to identify 3 specific items in your room and say them in Korean.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Sino-Korean (Hanja)
Original meaning: Fixing on something special
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
None, it is a neutral, professional term.
Equates to 'identify', 'pinpoint', or 'specify'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Police Investigation
- 범인을 특정하다
- 사건을 특정하다
- 용의자를 특정하다
Scientific Research
- 변수를 특정하다
- 원인을 특정하다
- 범위를 특정하다
Marketing
- 타겟을 특정하다
- 고객층을 특정하다
- 시장을 특정하다
Daily Planning
- 시간을 특정하다
- 장소를 특정하다
- 목적을 특정하다
Conversation Starters
"어떤 범인을 특정하기 가장 어려울까요?"
"특정한 장소에만 가는 이유가 있나요?"
"특정한 사람을 지목해야 한다면 누구를 하시겠어요?"
"연구할 때 변수를 특정하는 것이 왜 중요할까요?"
"특정한 목표를 세우는 것이 도움이 되나요?"
Journal Prompts
오늘 하루 중 특정하게 기억에 남는 순간은 무엇인가요?
특정한 목표를 달성하기 위해 무엇을 하고 있나요?
당신이 특정 분야의 전문가라면 어떤 분야인가요?
특정한 사람에게 고마움을 표현해 본 적이 있나요?
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
8 सवालIt acts as a descriptive verb or adjective.
Yes, it is very common for people.
불특정하다 (unspecified).
Yes, but mostly in professional contexts.
No, that is 특별하다.
Absolutely.
Yes, it is quite formal.
특정한 사람.
खुद को परखो
그는 ___ 사람을 찾습니다.
It means a specific person.
What is the best synonym?
지목하다 is similar to identify.
특정하다 means to eat.
It means to identify.
Word
मतलब
You identify a criminal.
Subject + Object + Verb.
स्कोर: /5
Summary
특정하다 is your go-to word when you need to clearly identify or pinpoint someone or something in a professional setting.
- Identify specific items or people.
- Used in formal, professional, and legal contexts.
- Not to be confused with 'special' (특별).
- Essential for clear, precise communication.
Root Association
Remember '특' as 'special' and '정' as 'fix'.
News Context
Listen to news, you will hear it often.
Formal Tone
Use it to sound smart.
Adjective Form
Use '특정한' to modify nouns.
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