Use '낡다' to describe things that are worn out or old due to the passage of time.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used to describe old or worn-out physical objects.
- Commonly used for buildings, clothes, and furniture.
- Focuses on the state of being not new.
개요
'낡다'는 시간의 흐름에 따라 물건의 상태가 변하여 새것이 아닌 상태를 나타내는 형용사입니다. 주로 물리적인 사물에 사용되며, 부정적인 의미보다는 시간이 쌓인 상태를 중립적으로 묘사할 때 자주 쓰입니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 명사를 수식할 때는 '낡은' 형태로 사용합니다(예: 낡은 집). 서술어로 쓰일 때는 '낡았다'와 같이 활용합니다. 3) 공통 문맥: 주로 건물, 옷, 책, 가구 등 오랫동안 사용한 물건을 묘사할 때 사용합니다. '낡은 신발', '낡은 건물' 등은 일상생활에서 가장 흔히 볼 수 있는 조합입니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '오래되다'는 시간의 경과에 초점을 맞추어 사물뿐만 아니라 사건, 관계 등에도 폭넓게 쓰입니다. 반면 '낡다'는 사물의 물리적 상태가 닳거나 헤졌다는 '상태'에 더 초점이 맞춰져 있습니다.
Examples
이 집은 너무 낡아서 수리가 필요하다.
everydayThis house is so old that it needs repairs.
낡은 책에서 옛날 냄새가 났다.
formalThe old book smelled like the past.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
낡은 습관
Old habit
Often Confused With
Refers to the passage of time in general, not necessarily implying the item is worn out.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '낡은' to modify nouns. Use '낡았다' to describe the state of an object. It is a neutral term but can sound negative if emphasizing decay.
Common Mistakes
Students often use '낡다' for people, which is incorrect. Also, confusing it with '오래되다' is common, but '낡다' is specifically for physical wear.
Tips
Focus on the physical state
Think of '낡다' as 'worn-out'. It implies the item has been used for a long time.
Avoid using for people
Never describe a person as 낡다. It is offensive and grammatically incorrect.
Sentimental value of old things
In Korea, sometimes 낡은 items are cherished for their history, not just seen as trash.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle Korean root '낛-', referring to the state of being worn or used up.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '낡은 것' often evokes nostalgia or a sense of history. Many people appreciate vintage items.
Memory Tip
Imagine an old, dusty 'knackered' (낡다) chair. The sound is similar and helps remember the meaning of 'worn out'.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions아니요, 사람에게는 사용하지 않습니다. 사람에게는 '나이가 많다' 또는 '늙다'라는 표현을 사용해야 합니다.
'오래된'은 단순히 시간이 많이 지났음을 의미하지만, '낡은'은 그로 인해 물건이 닳거나 가치가 떨어졌다는 뉘앙스가 강합니다.
반대말은 '새롭다' 또는 '새것이다'입니다. 상태가 아주 깨끗하고 새것일 때 사용합니다.
Test Yourself
오랫동안 신어서 ___ 신발을 버렸다.
신발이 오래되어 닳았으므로 '낡은'이 적절합니다.
Score: /1
Summary
Use '낡다' to describe things that are worn out or old due to the passage of time.
- Used to describe old or worn-out physical objects.
- Commonly used for buildings, clothes, and furniture.
- Focuses on the state of being not new.
Focus on the physical state
Think of '낡다' as 'worn-out'. It implies the item has been used for a long time.
Avoid using for people
Never describe a person as 낡다. It is offensive and grammatically incorrect.
Sentimental value of old things
In Korea, sometimes 낡은 items are cherished for their history, not just seen as trash.
Examples
2 of 2이 집은 너무 낡아서 수리가 필요하다.
This house is so old that it needs repairs.
낡은 책에서 옛날 냄새가 났다.
The old book smelled like the past.
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