Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'big', 'small', 'good', and 'bad' before a noun to describe its size or quality instantly.
- Place the adjective before the noun: 'a big house' (not 'a house big').
- Use 'is' or 'are' to link them: 'The cat is small.'
- These words never change for plural nouns: 'big dogs', not 'bigs dogs'.
Overview
good(좋은) 영화였나요, 아니면 bad(나쁜) 영화였나요? big(큰) 블록버스터였나요, 아니면 small(작은) 독립 영화였나요? 보세요, 이미 이 단어들을 사용하고 있잖아요. Big, small, good, bad는 영어에서 배우게 될 첫 번째이자 가장 유용한 형용사들 중 일부입니다. 문장에 세부 사항을 더해주는 설명하는 단어들이죠. 이것들을 마스터하는 것은 당신의 영어를 더 자연스럽게 들리게 하는 핵심 단계입니다.good한가요? 당신의 아파트는 small한가요?big한가요? 교통 체증이 bad한가요? 이 단어들은 기본적인 질문에 답하고 감정을 공유합니다.How This Grammar Works
- 1명사 앞: 형용사는 설명하는 대상 바로 앞에 옵니다.
a big dog(큰 개)a good idea(좋은 생각)a small car(작은 차)a bad day(나쁜 날)
a dog big이라고 말하면 이상하게 들립니다. 올바른 순서는 항상 a big dog입니다.- 1
to be동사 뒤:is,am,are를 사용하여 어떤 것에 대한 사실을 진술할 때, 형용사는 동사 뒤에 옵니다.
- The dog is
big. (그 개는 크다.) - The idea is
good. (그 생각은 좋다.) - My car is
small. (내 차는 작다.) - The traffic is
bad. (교통 체증이 심하다.)
big합니다. 간단하죠? 넷플릭스에서 무엇을 볼지 결정하는 것보다 훨씬 스트레스가 덜합니다.Gender & Agreement
- a
bigboy (큰 소년) - a
biggirl (큰 소녀) bigboys (큰 소년들)biggirls (큰 소녀들)
Big은 절대 변하지 않습니다. 복수형을 위해 끝에 -s를 붙이지 않습니다. 아무것도요. 이것을 프랑스어나 스페인어와 비교해 보면 왜 영어 학습자들이 여기서 행운을 얻는지 알게 될 것입니다. 음식 배달이 정확한 시간에 도착하는 것처럼 걱정할 거리가 하나 줄어드는 셈이죠.Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
big (단수 명사) |
I see a big cat. |
큰 고양이가 보여요. |
big (복수 명사) |
I see big cats. |
큰 고양이들이 보여요. |
small (단수 명사) |
She has a small problem. |
그녀는 작은 문제가 있어요. |
small (복수 명사) |
She has small problems. |
그녀는 작은 문제들이 있어요. |
good (단수 명사) |
That is a good book. |
저건 좋은 책이에요. |
good (복수 명사) |
Those are good books. |
저것들은 좋은 책들이에요. |
bad (단수 명사) |
He had a bad day. |
그는 나쁜 하루를 보냈어요. |
bad (복수 명사) |
He had some bad days. |
그는 며칠 나쁜 날들을 보냈어요. |
Common Collocations
- Big:
bigcity,bigmistake,bigsurprise,bigdeal,bigbrother - Small:
smalltalk,smallworld,smallportion - Good:
goodmorning,goodjob,goodidea,goodluck,goodnews - Bad:
badday,badhabit,badmood,badnews,badtrip
small talk(가벼운 대화)를 합니다. 친구에게 good job(잘했어)이라고 칭찬합니다. 인생의 중요한 이벤트를 big deal(큰일)이라고 부릅니다. 이 쌍들을 배우는 것은 자연스럽게 들리기 위한 치트키를 얻는 것과 같습니다.
Formation Pattern
a, an, 또는 the)로 시작합니다.
big, small, good, bad)를 더합니다.
a + good + book = a good book.
the + big + dog = the big dog.
to be 동사(is, are, am)의 올바른 형태를 더합니다.
The house + is + small. = The house is small.
The tacos + are + good. = The tacos are good.
Common Mistakes
- 1잘못된 위치: 명사 뒤에 형용사를 두는 것.
- ✗ A car
small. - ✓ A
smallcar.
- 1복수형에
-s추가하기: 기억하세요, 형용사는 절대 변하지 않습니다.
- ✗ The dogs are
bigs. - ✓ The dogs are
big.
- 1
Good대Well사용하기: 이것은 까다로운 부분입니다.Good는 형용사이며 명사를 설명합니다.Well은 부사이며 동사를 설명합니다. 하지만 사람들은 대화에서 종종 이 둘을 섞어 씁니다!
- ✗ I speak English
good. - ✓ I speak English
well. (*어떻게* 말하는지 설명) - ✓ My English is
good. (당신의 영어를 설명)
Quick FAQ
두 개의 형용사를 함께 사용할 수 있나요?
네!
a이라고 말할 수 있습니다. 형용사 순서에 대한 규칙은 나중에 다루겠지만, 지금은 가능하다는 것만 알아두세요.big,baddog
big, small, good, bad에 반대말이 있나요?
네! big의 반대는 small입니다. good의 반대는 bad입니다. 멋지고 깔끔한 쌍으로 제공됩니다.
대답으로 그냥 Good.이라고 말해도 괜찮나요?
물론이죠. 누군가 How are you?라고 물었을 때, 매우 흔하고 정상적인 대답은 그냥
Good, thanks. You?bad가 good을 의미할 수도 있나요? 속어처럼요?
멋진 점을 발견하셨네요! 네, 때로는 매우 비공식적인 속어에서 노래가 bad하다고 말하는 것을 들을 수 있는데, 이는 굉장하다는 의미입니다. 하지만 이것은 고급이며 어조에 따라 다릅니다. 지금은 bad를 부정적인 것을 의미하는 데만 사용하세요. 실수로 선생님께 수업이 bad하다고 말하고 싶지는 않을 테니까요.
Adjective Placement and Agreement
| Type | Singular Noun | Plural Noun | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Before Noun
|
A big house
|
Big houses
|
No 's' on 'big'
|
|
After Verb
|
The car is small
|
The cars are small
|
Adjective stays same
|
|
Negative
|
It is not good
|
They are not good
|
Use 'not' after verb
|
|
Question
|
Is it bad?
|
Are they bad?
|
Verb comes first
|
Common Contractions with Adjectives
| Full Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
It is big
|
It's big
|
It's a big dog.
|
|
They are good
|
They're good
|
They're good people.
|
|
It is not small
|
It isn't small
|
It isn't a small room.
|
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That is bad
|
That's bad
|
That's a bad idea.
|
Meanings
These four words are the foundational building blocks for describing the physical size and the inherent value or quality of objects, people, and ideas.
Physical Size
Using 'big' and 'small' to describe the dimensions or scale of an object.
“The elephant is big.”
“The mouse is small.”
Quality/Value
Using 'good' and 'bad' to express approval, satisfaction, or the lack thereof.
“This pizza is good.”
“That was a bad movie.”
Importance/Severity
Using 'big' to mean important or 'bad' to mean serious.
“This is a big mistake.”
“I have bad news.”
Reference Table
| 형용사 | 의미 | 예시 (형용사 + 명사) | 예시 ('is'와 함께) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Big
|
크기가 큰
|
a big house
|
The car is big.
|
|
Small
|
크기가 작은
|
a small cat
|
The phone is small.
|
|
Good
|
좋은, 훌륭한
|
good coffee
|
This idea is good.
|
|
Bad
|
나쁜, 안 좋은
|
bad weather
|
The movie was bad.
|
|
Big
|
중요한, 심각한
|
a big problem
|
The news is big.
|
|
Small
|
사소한, 중요치 않은
|
a small detail
|
It's a small issue.
|
격식 수준 스펙트럼
The quality is exceptional. (Reviewing a product)
It is very good. (Reviewing a product)
It's great! (Reviewing a product)
It's fire! (Reviewing a product)
첫 번째 형용사: 당신의 묘사 도구함
크기
- big large in size
- small little in size
품질
- good positive, pleasant
- bad negative, unpleasant
규칙
- 위치 before the noun
- 형태 never changes (no plural)
형용사 위치: 영어 vs (자주 하는 실수)
기초 형용사 사용법: 빠른 가이드
명사(사람, 장소, 사물, 생각)를 묘사하고 싶나요?
셀 수 있는 단수 명사(car, apple 등)인가요?
형용사를 명사 앞에 두었나요?
기초 형용사를 사용하는 상황
물리적 크기
- • a big building
- • a small room
- • big hands
- • small feet
품질/의견
- • good food
- • bad movie
- • a good idea
- • bad weather
중요성
- • a big problem
- • a small detail
- • big news
- • small talk
기분/경험
- • a good day
- • a bad mood
- • feel good
- • feel bad
수준별 예문
The cat is big.
The cat is big.
It is a small car.
It is a small car.
The coffee is good.
The coffee is good.
This is a bad day.
This is a bad day.
A big apple.
A big apple.
The shoes are too small.
The shoes are too small.
Is the movie good?
Is the movie good?
He is a very good student.
He is a very good student.
The weather is not bad today.
The weather is not bad today.
They have two big dogs.
They have two big dogs.
It was a big mistake to leave early.
It was a big mistake to leave early.
The good thing is that we are safe.
The good thing is that we are safe.
I had a bad experience at that hotel.
I had a bad experience at that hotel.
Small businesses need our support.
Small businesses need our support.
That is a good point.
That is a good point.
The company made a big push into the Asian market.
The company made a big push into the Asian market.
It's not a bad idea, but we need more time.
It's not a bad idea, but we need more time.
He's a good man at heart.
He's a good man at heart.
The small details make the difference.
The small details make the difference.
We are facing a big challenge.
We are facing a big challenge.
The sheer scale of the project was too big to comprehend.
The sheer scale of the project was too big to comprehend.
There is a bad smell coming from the basement.
There is a bad smell coming from the basement.
He has a good command of the English language.
He has a good command of the English language.
The small print in the contract is crucial.
The small print in the contract is crucial.
It's a big ask, but can you help me?
It's a big ask, but can you help me?
The inherent goodness of humanity is a central theme.
The inherent goodness of humanity is a central theme.
The 'Big Four' accounting firms dominate the industry.
The 'Big Four' accounting firms dominate the industry.
He was caught in a bad way after the accident.
He was caught in a bad way after the accident.
The small-mindedness of the committee was frustrating.
The small-mindedness of the committee was frustrating.
It's a big world out there, full of opportunities.
It's a big world out there, full of opportunities.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners use 'good' to describe how they do an action.
Learners use 'big' to describe a person's height.
These are very similar and often interchangeable.
Using the adverb form after a linking verb.
자주 하는 실수
The house big.
The big house.
They are bigs dogs.
They are big dogs.
It a good book.
It is a good book.
A smalls cat.
A small cat.
I am very good.
I am doing well.
The movie was badly.
The movie was bad.
It is a more big car.
It is a bigger car.
The good of the movie...
The goodness of the movie...
He is a big man (meaning tall).
He is a tall man.
A bad-quality product.
A poor-quality product.
문장 패턴
The ___ is ___.
I have a ___ ___.
It is not a ___ ___.
Is the ___ ___?
They are ___ ___.
Real World Usage
This shirt is too small.
The food was very good.
He is a good driver.
Big day today! 🎓
I have good communication skills.
Bad weather expected.
I have a bad headache.
Is my bag too big?
형용사의 자리가 제일 중요해요
I live in a big house.
형용사는 변신하지 않아요!
I have two big dogs.
주변 사물로 연습해 보세요
My phone is small.
부드럽게 거절하거나 비판할 때
The report was not good.
Smart Tips
Use your hands! English speakers often use gestures while saying 'big' or 'small' to show exactly what they mean.
Use 'okay' or 'not bad'. It's a safe middle ground.
Check your adjective for an 's'. If you see one, delete it!
Remember that 'big' can describe events, not just objects.
발음
Big
Short 'i' sound like 'sit'. Do not say 'beeg'.
Good
The 'oo' is short, like in 'foot'. Not long like 'food'.
Bad
The 'a' is wide, like in 'cat'.
Small
The 'a' sounds like 'aw' in 'law'. The 'l' is a 'dark l'.
Emphasis
It is a BIG dog.
Stressing the adjective adds extra emotion or surprise.
암기하기
기억법
B.S.G.B. - Big Stars Get Bright! (Big, Small, Good, Bad).
시각적 연상
Imagine a giant (Big) holding a tiny mouse (Small) while eating a delicious cake (Good) that has a fly on it (Bad).
Rhyme
Big or small, short or tall. Good or bad, happy or sad.
Story
A big giant lived in a small house. He was a good giant, but he had a bad cold.
Word Web
챌린지
Look around your room. Find 3 things and describe them using these 4 words (e.g., 'Big bed', 'Small lamp', 'Good chair').
문화 노트
Americans often use 'good' to mean 'doing well' when asked 'How are you?'.
British speakers might use 'not bad' as a high compliment, meaning 'actually quite good'.
In international business, 'bad' is often replaced with 'challenging' to sound more professional.
Most of these words come from Old English or Old Norse, reflecting the Germanic roots of English.
대화 시작하기
Is your city big or small?
What is a good movie?
Is the weather bad today?
Do you have a big family?
Tell me about a bad habit you have.
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
She has a ___ cat.
Find and fix the mistake:
The movie was a good.
Translate into English: 'Ella tiene una idea pequeña.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /4
연습 문제
8 exercisesWhich one is correct?
The apples ___ good.
Find and fix the mistake:
They are smalls cats.
good / is / coffee / The
Big
A: Is the movie good? B: No, it is ___.
Pick the quality word.
Un perro grande.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesMy phone screen is very ___. (제 폰 화면은 아주 작아요.)
I like cat small.
어느 문장이 올바른가요?
영어로 번역해 보세요: '우리는 안 좋은 하루를 보내고 있어요.'
단어를 순서대로 배열하세요:
알맞은 짝을 찾으세요:
Don't make a ___ decision.
She drives a car big.
다음 중 문법적으로 맞는 문장은?
영어로 번역해 보세요: '우리는 좋은 음악을 좋아해요.'
단어를 순서대로 배열하세요:
반대말끼리 연결하세요:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
Yes! You can use `very` before any of these adjectives to make them stronger, like `very good` or `very small`.
They are mostly the same. `Big` is more common in daily speech, while `large` is a bit more formal.
Usually, yes. However, in some very old slang, it could mean 'cool', but you should always use it as a negative word at the A0 level.
You say `a good` because 'good' starts with a consonant sound. You only use `an` if the next word starts with a vowel sound.
Yes, but be careful. `A big man` usually means he is wide or strong. If you mean he is tall, use the word `tall`.
In modern English, especially in the US, `I am good` is the standard response to 'How are you?'. `I am well` is more formal.
Yes! Just remember the adjective doesn't change. `Big dogs`, `small cats`, `good books`.
Yes, they are very similar. `Small` is more about the actual size, while `little` can sound more cute or emotional.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
grande, pequeño, bueno, malo
Word order is reversed and English has no gender agreement.
grand, petit, bon, mauvais
French requires gender/number agreement.
groß, klein, gut, schlecht
German has complex adjective endings.
大きい (ookii), 小さい (chiisai)
Japanese adjectives conjugate like verbs.
كبير (kabir), صغير (saghir)
Adjective follows noun and matches definiteness.
大 (dà), 小 (xiǎo)
Chinese uses 'hěn' as a structural link.
