Explanation at your level:
완성 means finished. If you finish your homework, you have 완성. It is a very useful word for school and home.
When you make a cake, the 완성 is when it is ready to eat. It means everything is done and ready.
Use 완성 to talk about projects. If you are building a house, the 완성 happens when the workers leave and the house is ready.
In professional contexts, 완성 refers to the final stage of development. You might hear people discuss the 완성도, which is the quality level of the final product.
Beyond physical objects, 완성 can describe abstract concepts like a theory or a plan. It implies a sense of intellectual maturity and total execution.
In literary or philosophical contexts, 완성 represents the ultimate realization of one's potential. It is the culmination of a long journey or a lifetime of effort.
Word in 30 Seconds
- 완성 means completion.
- It is a Sino-Korean noun.
- Use -하다 to make it a verb.
- Commonly used for projects and tasks.
The word 완성 (wan-seong) is a fundamental Korean noun that translates to completion or perfection. Think of it as the moment you put the final piece into a jigsaw puzzle.
When you use this word, you are describing the state where a task, object, or project has reached its final form. Whether it is a building being finished or a student turning in their final essay, 완성 captures that sense of closure.
완성 is a Sino-Korean word, meaning it is derived from Chinese characters (Hanja). Specifically, it comes from 完 (wan), meaning 'perfect' or 'whole', and 成 (seong), meaning 'to achieve' or 'to form'.
Historically, these characters were used in Confucian texts to describe the moral cultivation of an individual. Over centuries, the usage expanded from abstract character development to the physical completion of tangible objects and architectural projects.
You will hear 완성 most often in professional or academic settings. It is a very common term in construction, technology, and art.
Common phrases include 완성하다 (to complete) or 완성도 (degree of completion). It is used in both formal reports and casual conversation when discussing the status of a project.
1. 완성도 높은: High degree of completion (high quality). 2. 미완성: Incomplete. 3. 완성을 보다: To see the completion of something. 4. 완성에 이르다: To reach completion. 5. 완성형: The final, perfected version.
완성 is a noun. To turn it into a verb, you simply add -하다 (to do). It is often preceded by adjectives like 완벽한 (perfect).
Pronunciation is straightforward: 'wan' sounds like 'won' and 'seong' rhymes with 'song'. Ensure the 'ng' sound at the end is clear for natural flow.
Fun Fact
The character '成' originally depicted a halberd, symbolizing the completion of a task through effort.
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'won' + 'sung'
Sounds like 'won' + 'sung'
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'eo' vowel
- Dropping the final 'ng'
- Incorrect stress
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Noun + 하다
완성하다
Noun + 되다
완성되다
Object Particle
을/를
Examples by Level
숙제를 완성했어요.
Homework + completion + did.
Past tense verb.
그림을 완성했다.
요리가 완성되었다.
건물이 완성되었다.
퍼즐을 완성했다.
계획을 완성했다.
보고서를 완성했다.
작품을 완성했다.
준비가 완성되었다.
프로젝트의 완성 단계입니다.
이 영화는 완성도가 높습니다.
드디어 목표를 완성했습니다.
완성된 제품을 확인하세요.
그는 걸작을 완성했습니다.
완성까지 시간이 걸립니다.
모든 서류가 완성되었습니다.
완성된 모습이 기대됩니다.
이 기술은 완성을 눈앞에 두고 있다.
그의 이론은 완성을 보았다.
완성도 높은 결과물을 내야 한다.
시스템의 완성을 위해 노력 중이다.
예술적 완성을 추구하는 작가.
완성된 형태는 매우 아름답다.
이 프로그램은 완성을 거듭했다.
완성 단계에서 오류가 발견되었다.
그는 인격적 완성을 위해 수행했다.
역사적 완성을 향한 긴 여정.
완성형 인간이 되기는 어렵다.
이 논문은 학문적 완성을 보여준다.
완성된 서사는 독자를 매료시킨다.
정책의 완성을 위한 공청회.
미학적 완성을 추구하는 건축물.
완성이라는 이름의 종착역.
그의 삶은 완성을 향한 끊임없는 투쟁이었다.
완성된 예술은 시간을 초월한다.
존재론적 완성을 논하는 철학.
시스템의 완성을 저해하는 요인들.
완성이라는 개념은 상대적이다.
그는 자기 완성을 이루었다.
문학적 완성을 위한 고뇌.
완성된 구조의 복잡함.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"완성을 보다"
To see something finished
드디어 긴 공사가 완성을 보았다.
formal"완성도 높은"
High quality finish
이 제품은 완성도 높은 디자인을 자랑한다.
neutral"완성을 향해"
Towards completion
우리는 완성을 향해 달리고 있다.
neutral"완성형 인재"
A person who is fully developed/skilled
그는 이미 완성형 인재로 평가받는다.
formal"완성을 거듭하다"
To keep improving until perfect
이 기술은 완성을 거듭해왔다.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean end
종료 is for time/events, 완성 is for tasks/objects
회의 종료 vs 보고서 완성
Both imply success
성취 is for goals, 완성 is for items/projects
목표 성취 vs 건물 완성
Both mean finish
완결 is for stories/books
소설 완결
Both mean finish
마무리 is for the final steps of a task
일 마무리
Sentence Patterns
Subject + Noun + 을/를 완성하다
나는 보고서를 완성했다.
Noun + 이/가 완성되다
건물이 완성되었다.
Noun + 의 완성
그것은 계획의 완성이다.
완성도 높은 + Noun
완성도 높은 결과물.
완성을 향한 + Noun
완성을 향한 노력.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
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How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
완성하다 is to complete, 완성되다 is to be completed.
끝 is just 'end', 완성 implies 'perfection/fullness'.
성취 is about winning/achieving, 완성 is about building/finishing.
Needs the particle -를/을.
완성 is a bit formal for 'I finished my lunch'.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a wall being built brick by brick until the last one is placed.
When Native Speakers Use It
When discussing the status of a project or art piece.
Cultural Insight
Often used in the context of 'perfection' in craftsmanship.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with -하다 for action.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'ng' ending.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't confuse with '끝' (simple end).
Did You Know?
The characters come from ancient Chinese calligraphy.
Study Smart
Use it in sentences about your daily goals.
Rhyme Time
Rhyme with '탄생' to remember the sound.
Professional Tip
Use '완성도' to sound more professional.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Wan (One) + Seong (Song) = One song is now finished!
Visual Association
A chef placing the final garnish on a plate.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to say 'This project is finished' in Korean.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Perfectly formed
Cultural Context
None
Directly maps to 'completion' or 'perfection'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 보고서 완성
- 프로젝트 완성
- 업무 완료
At school
- 숙제 완성
- 과제 완성
- 시험 준비 완성
Construction/Art
- 건물 완성
- 작품 완성
- 디자인 완성
Personal goals
- 목표 완성
- 계획 완성
- 자기 완성
Conversation Starters
"오늘 숙제 완성했어?"
"그 프로젝트는 언제 완성돼?"
"완성도가 높은 작품이네요."
"드디어 완성을 보았군요!"
"완성까지 얼마나 남았나요?"
Journal Prompts
오늘 완성한 일은 무엇인가요?
완성하고 싶은 목표가 있나요?
완성이라는 단어를 어떻게 생각하나요?
최근에 완성한 가장 큰 일은?
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is a noun. Use 완성하다 for the verb form.
Yes, if the dish is fully prepared.
끝 is just the end; 완성 implies the end of a process resulting in a finished state.
Yes, very common for project status.
Use 미완성.
Yes, it means 'finished' as an adjective.
It is neutral and professional.
It implies the success of finishing something.
Test Yourself
숙제를 ___.
완성했다 means completed.
What does 완성 mean?
It means completion.
완성 is a verb.
It is a noun; you add -하다 to make it a verb.
Word
Meaning
Matching the word to its meaning.
Subject + Object + Verb.
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Summary
완성 is the perfect word to describe the final, finished state of any project or task.
- 완성 means completion.
- It is a Sino-Korean noun.
- Use -하다 to make it a verb.
- Commonly used for projects and tasks.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a wall being built brick by brick until the last one is placed.
When Native Speakers Use It
When discussing the status of a project or art piece.
Cultural Insight
Often used in the context of 'perfection' in craftsmanship.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with -하다 for action.
Example
드디어 프로젝트가 완성되었다.
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