When something is 미흡하다 (miheup-hada), it means it's not quite enough or falls short of what's needed. Think of it as being insufficient or inadequate.
You might use it to describe a situation where efforts were made, but the outcome wasn't satisfactory because something was lacking.
For example, if you prepared for a test but didn't study enough, your preparation could be described as 미흡하다.
It's a useful word for expressing that something didn't meet expectations due to a deficit.
미흡하다 30秒了解
- Use when something isn't quite good enough.
- Often used in formal or evaluative contexts.
- Can apply to skill, quantity, or quality.
§ Don't confuse it with '없다' (to not exist)
Many learners, especially at the A2 level, tend to use '없다' when they mean '미흡하다'. While '없다' means 'to not exist' or 'to not have', '미흡하다' specifically means 'to be insufficient' or 'inadequate'. Think of it as a nuance of not just absence, but a lack in quality or quantity when something *should* be there or *should* be more. You wouldn't say "There is no effort" (노력이 없어) if you mean "The effort is insufficient" (노력이 미흡해).
그의 노력이 미흡했다. (His effort was insufficient.)
시간이 미흡해서 다 못했어요. (Because time was insufficient, I couldn't finish it all.)
§ Using it in inappropriate contexts
'미흡하다' is often used in formal or semi-formal situations, especially when evaluating performance, results, or preparations. It sounds a bit odd to use it for very casual, everyday shortcomings, although it's not strictly incorrect. For instance, while you *could* say "My coffee is insufficient" (내 커피가 미흡해), it sounds unnatural. You'd likely say "My coffee is not enough" (내 커피가 부족해) or "I don't have enough coffee" (커피가 충분하지 않아).
- DEFINITION
- To be insufficient or inadequate.
Consider the context carefully. Are you talking about a serious lack, a professional evaluation, or just a simple shortage? For a simple shortage, '부족하다' (to be lacking/insufficient) is often a more natural choice.
보고서 내용이 아직 미흡합니다. (The report's content is still inadequate.)
그의 준비는 미흡했다. (His preparation was insufficient.)
§ Overusing it as a catch-all for 'not good enough'
While '미흡하다' does mean 'not good enough' in a sense, it's not a universal substitute for every situation where something falls short. Korean has many ways to express dissatisfaction or inadequacy, and choosing the right word adds naturalness to your speech. For example, if a dish tastes bad, you wouldn't say "맛이 미흡하다" (The taste is insufficient). You'd say "맛이 없다" (It doesn't taste good) or "맛이 별로다" (The taste is not great).
Here's a quick comparison:
- 미흡하다: Insufficient, inadequate (often for effort, preparation, results, quality that doesn't meet a standard)
- 부족하다: Lacking, insufficient (more general, often for quantity, resources, skills)
- 충분하지 않다: Not enough (very direct, for quantity or time)
- 별로다: Not great, mediocre (for general quality, like taste, performance)
- 좋지 않다: Not good (general negative assessment)
자료 조사가 아직 미흡합니다. (The data research is still insufficient.)
How Formal Is It?
"준비가 미흡하여 죄송합니다."
"시간이 부족해서 다 못했어요."
"밥이 좀 모자라네."
"이 인형은 별로야."
"그 계획 진짜 구려."
难度评级
Standard Korean adjective conjugation.
Standard Korean adjective conjugation.
Pronunciation is straightforward.
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts.
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준비가 미흡했어요.
The preparation was insufficient.
Using -았/었어요 for past tense.
영어가 아직 미흡해요.
My English is still inadequate.
아직 means 'still'.
실력이 좀 미흡해요.
My skills are a bit insufficient.
좀 means 'a bit' or 'a little'.
노력이 미흡했어요.
The effort was inadequate.
노력 means 'effort'.
계획이 미흡한 것 같아요.
I think the plan is insufficient.
것 같아요 expresses 'I think...' or 'it seems like...'
설명이 미흡해서 이해하기 어려웠어요.
The explanation was inadequate, so it was hard to understand.
-아서/어서 means 'because' or 'so'.
저는 경험이 미흡합니다.
My experience is insufficient.
-ㅂ니다/습니다 is a formal ending.
이 부분은 미흡한 점이 있어요.
This part has some inadequate points.
점이 있어요 means 'there are points' or 'there are aspects'.
준비가 미흡해서 발표를 망쳤어요.
My preparation was insufficient, so I ruined the presentation.
이번 보고서는 내용이 미흡하다고 생각합니다.
I think this report's content is inadequate.
아직 실력이 미흡해서 더 연습해야 해요.
My skills are still insufficient, so I need to practice more.
서비스가 미흡하여 손님들이 불평했어요.
The service was inadequate, so the customers complained.
그의 설명은 이해하기에 미흡했어요.
His explanation was insufficient for understanding.
증거가 미흡해서 재판에서 졌어요.
The evidence was inadequate, so we lost the trial.
우리의 노력이 미흡했는지 목표 달성에 실패했어요.
Perhaps our efforts were insufficient, as we failed to achieve the goal.
안전 조치가 미흡하여 사고가 발생했습니다.
Safety measures were inadequate, which caused an accident.
容易混淆的词
This is the direct opposite of '미흡하다', meaning 'to be sufficient' or 'adequate'.
This means 'to be perfect'. If something is '미흡하다', it is far from perfect.
This means 'to be satisfactory'. If something is '미흡하다', it is not satisfactory.
语法模式
习语与表达
"실력이 미흡하다"
Skills are insufficient.
그 학생은 한국어 실력이 미흡해서 더 공부해야 해요. (That student's Korean skills are insufficient, so they need to study more.)
neutral"준비가 미흡하다"
Preparation is inadequate.
발표 준비가 미흡해서 좋은 결과를 얻지 못했어요. (My presentation preparation was inadequate, so I didn't get good results.)
neutral"노력이 미흡하다"
Effort is insufficient.
시험에 떨어진 것은 노력이 미흡했기 때문이에요. (The reason I failed the exam was because my efforts were insufficient.)
neutral"경험이 미흡하다"
Experience is insufficient.
그 일은 아직 경험이 미흡해서 혼자 하기는 어려울 거예요. (That task will be difficult to do alone as my experience is still insufficient.)
neutral"이해력이 미흡하다"
Understanding is inadequate.
설명을 들었지만 아직 이해력이 미흡해서 질문이 많아요. (I heard the explanation, but my understanding is still inadequate, so I have many questions.)
neutral"자료가 미흡하다"
Data/materials are insufficient.
보고서를 쓰기에는 자료가 미흡해서 더 찾아봐야 해요. (The data is insufficient to write the report, so I need to find more.)
neutral"성적이 미흡하다"
Grades are insufficient/poor.
이번 학기 성적이 미흡해서 부모님께 죄송했어요. (My grades this semester were poor, so I felt sorry to my parents.)
neutral"능력이 미흡하다"
Ability is insufficient.
저의 능력이 미흡해서 이 프로젝트를 맡을 수 없을 것 같아요. (My ability is insufficient, so I don't think I can take on this project.)
neutral"검토가 미흡하다"
Review is inadequate.
최종 검토가 미흡해서 실수가 발견되었어요. (A mistake was found because the final review was inadequate.)
neutral"예산이 미흡하다"
Budget is insufficient.
새로운 사업을 시작하기에는 예산이 미흡합니다. (The budget is insufficient to start a new business.)
formal容易混淆
Both '부족하다' and '미흡하다' relate to a lack or insufficiency. However, '부족하다' typically means there's simply not enough of something, often a quantity.
'부족하다' is more about a quantitative lack, while '미흡하다' often implies a qualitative deficiency or not meeting a certain standard.
돈이 부족해요. (Don-i bu-jok-hae-yo.) – I don't have enough money. (Quantitative lack)
Similar to '부족하다', '모자라다' also means to be lacking or insufficient, especially in terms of quantity or amount.
'모자라다' is often used for physical things or resources that are running out or are not enough. '미흡하다' is more about the quality or standard of something.
시간이 모자라요. (Si-gan-i mo-ja-ra-yo.) – There isn't enough time. (Lack of time)
This word directly translates to 'insufficient' or 'inadequate', making it very close in meaning to '미흡하다'.
While very similar, '불충분하다' often refers to something that is not sufficient for a specific purpose or standard, like evidence or information. '미흡하다' can also imply a lack of completeness or detail.
증거가 불충분해요. (Jeung-geo-ga bul-chung-bun-hae-yo.) – The evidence is insufficient.
'약하다' means to be weak. Sometimes, if something is 'weak' in its performance or quality, it can feel similar to being 'insufficient' or 'inadequate'.
'약하다' refers to a lack of strength or power. '미흡하다' is about not meeting a required standard or being incomplete.
몸이 약해요. (Mom-i yak-hae-yo.) – My body is weak.
'결핍되다' means to be deprived of or to be lacking, often referring to essential needs or conditions.
'결핍되다' suggests a more severe or critical lack, often of something vital for well-being or development. '미흡하다' is generally less severe and refers to not fully meeting a standard.
사랑이 결핍된 아이. (Sa-rang-i gyeol-pil-doen a-i.) – A child deprived of love.
句型
주어는 미흡해요.
준비가 미흡해요. (The preparation is insufficient.)
주어가 미흡했어요.
설명이 미흡했어요. (The explanation was inadequate.)
주어가 미흡하다.
제 실력이 미흡하다고 생각해요. (I think my skills are inadequate.)
주어가 미흡한 Noun.
미흡한 점이 많아요. (There are many inadequate points/areas.)
주어가 미흡하면...
노력이 미흡하면 좋은 결과를 얻기 어려워요. (If the effort is insufficient, it's hard to get good results.)
주어는 ~에 미흡하다.
그 계획은 여러 면에서 미흡합니다. (That plan is insufficient in many aspects.)
주어에게는 미흡하다.
그의 보고서는 기준에 미흡하다고 평가받았다. (His report was evaluated as inadequate for the standards.)
주어가 미흡한 바가 있다.
그 프로젝트는 여러모로 미흡한 바가 있었다. (That project had many inadequate aspects.)
自我测试 54 个问题
저는 아직 한국어 실력이 조금 ___.
The sentence indicates that Korean language skills are still 'a little' (조금), implying they are not perfect. '미흡합니다' (is insufficient/inadequate) fits this context perfectly.
숙제가 ___ 해서 다시 해야 해요.
If homework needs to be done again (다시 해야 해요), it suggests the initial attempt was not good enough. '미흡해요' (is insufficient/inadequate) is the correct choice here.
제 대답이 좀 ___ 것 같아요.
The phrase '것 같아요' (I think it is...) followed by '미흡한' (insufficient/inadequate) suggests the speaker feels their answer was not complete or good enough.
준비가 ___ 때 시작하지 마세요.
This sentence advises not to start (시작하지 마세요) when preparation (준비) is lacking. '미흡할' (is insufficient/inadequate) fits this meaning.
이번 발표는 내용이 좀 ___.
If something 'was a bit' (좀) '미흡했어요' (insufficient/inadequate), it implies it wasn't quite up to standard. This applies to the content (내용) of a presentation (발표).
아직 경험이 ___ 저는 이 일을 못 해요.
The speaker cannot do this work (이 일을 못 해요) because their experience (경험) is '미흡해서' (insufficient/inadequate).
The food is insufficient.
There isn't enough time.
There isn't enough money.
Read this aloud:
미흡합니다.
Focus: 미흡
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제 한국어는 아직 미흡해요.
Focus: 한국어, 미흡
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준비가 미흡했어요.
Focus: 준비, 미흡
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Translate this sentence into Korean: 'The food is a little insufficient.'
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음식이 조금 미흡해요.
Write a Korean sentence using '미흡하다' to describe a lack of preparation.
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준비가 미흡했어요.
Complete the Korean sentence: 'His effort was inadequate.' (그의 노력은 ___.)
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그의 노력은 미흡했다.
What is insufficient for the speaker?
Read this passage:
이 방은 너무 작아요. 저에게는 공간이 미흡해요.
What is insufficient for the speaker?
The passage says '공간이 미흡해요' which means 'the space is insufficient'.
The passage says '공간이 미흡해요' which means 'the space is insufficient'.
Why couldn't the speaker finish the homework?
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저는 숙제를 다 못 했어요. 시간이 미흡했어요.
Why couldn't the speaker finish the homework?
The passage states '시간이 미흡했어요' meaning 'time was insufficient'.
The passage states '시간이 미흡했어요' meaning 'time was insufficient'.
What does the passage say about the plan?
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이 계획은 아직 미흡해요. 더 많은 아이디어가 필요해요.
What does the passage say about the plan?
The passage says '더 많은 아이디어가 필요해요' which translates to 'more ideas are needed', implying the plan is currently insufficient.
The passage says '더 많은 아이디어가 필요해요' which translates to 'more ideas are needed', implying the plan is currently insufficient.
그의 준비는 아직 _______.
The sentence means 'His preparation is still inadequate.' '미흡하다' (miheup-hada) fits this meaning.
이번 프로젝트의 결과는 조금 _______.
The sentence means 'The result of this project was a little inadequate.' '미흡했다' (miheup-haetda) is the past tense form of '미흡하다' and fits the context.
보고서의 내용이 _______ 보완이 필요하다.
The sentence means 'Because the content of the report is inadequate, it needs to be supplemented.' '미흡해서' (miheup-haeseo) is the causal form of '미흡하다' and fits the context.
그는 아직 실력이 _______ 더 연습해야 한다.
The sentence means 'His skills are still inadequate, so he needs to practice more.' '미흡해서' (miheup-haeseo) indicates the reason for needing more practice.
제 설명이 _______ 이해가 안 되셨을 수도 있어요.
The sentence means 'If my explanation was inadequate, you might not have understood.' '미흡했다면' (miheup-haetdamyeon) is the conditional form of '미흡하다' in the past tense.
그 서비스는 좀 _______ 개선이 필요해 보인다.
The sentence means 'That service seems a bit inadequate, so it needs improvement.' '미흡해서' (miheup-haeseo) indicates the reason for needing improvement.
This sentence means 'His explanation was a bit insufficient.' The order follows a typical Korean sentence structure of Subject-Object-Verb, with adverbs placed appropriately.
This sentence means 'I failed because the preparation was inadequate.' '준비가 미흡해서' (because preparation was insufficient) acts as the reason for '실패했어요' (I failed).
This sentence means 'His effort is still insufficient.' The structure is Subject (그의 노력은) - Adverb (아직) - Predicate (미흡하다).
다음 문장에서 '미흡하다'가 올바르게 사용된 것은?
'미흡하다'는 '부족하거나 만족스럽지 못하다'는 의미입니다. 제안서 내용이 부족하여 다시 작성해야 한다는 문맥이 가장 적절합니다.
회의 준비가 미흡해서 어떤 결과가 나올까요?
준비가 '미흡하다'는 것은 준비가 부족하다는 의미이므로, 원하는 결과를 얻기 어려울 것이라는 추론이 가장 합리적입니다.
다음 중 '미흡하다'와 비슷한 의미를 가진 단어는?
'미흡하다'는 '부족하거나 만족스럽지 못하다'는 뜻이므로 '부족하다'와 의미가 가장 가깝습니다.
업무 처리가 미흡하다는 것은 일을 잘 못했다는 의미이다.
'미흡하다'는 부족하거나 불충분하다는 의미이므로, 업무 처리가 미흡하다는 것은 일을 제대로 처리하지 못했음을 뜻합니다.
시험 점수가 미흡하다면 좋은 점수를 받았다는 의미이다.
시험 점수가 '미흡하다'는 것은 점수가 낮거나 불충분하다는 의미이므로, 좋은 점수를 받았다는 의미와는 반대입니다.
서비스가 미흡하다고 느끼면 만족했다는 뜻이다.
서비스가 '미흡하다'고 느끼는 것은 서비스에 만족하지 못하고 부족하다고 생각한다는 의미입니다.
This sentence means 'Her presentation was insufficient in information.' The correct order starts with the subject '그녀의 발표는' (her presentation), followed by '정보가' (information), and then '미흡했다' (was insufficient).
This sentence means 'I failed the exam because the preparation was insufficient.' The correct order begins with the reason '준비가 미흡해서' (because the preparation was insufficient), followed by the result '시험에 떨어졌다' (failed the exam).
This sentence means 'Our efforts are still insufficient.' The correct order places the subject '우리의 노력은' (our efforts) first, followed by the adverb '아직' (still) and then the adjective '미흡하다' (are insufficient).
제출된 보고서는 내용이 많이 ___ 보완이 필요합니다.
The sentence indicates that the report needs improvement, so '미흡하여' (being insufficient) is the correct fit.
이번 프로젝트의 초기 계획은 구체성이 ___ 실행에 어려움이 예상됩니다.
The sentence suggests difficulty in execution due to the lack of specificity, making '미흡하여' (being insufficient) the appropriate choice.
그의 발표 자료는 통계 자료가 ___ 설득력이 떨어졌다.
The lack of convincing power implies that the statistical data was insufficient, so '미흡하여' is correct.
정부의 새로운 정책은 서민들을 위한 배려가 ___ 비판을 받고 있다.
The policy is receiving criticism because the consideration for ordinary citizens is insufficient, thus '미흡하여' is the correct choice.
면접관들은 지원자의 준비가 다소 ___ 판단하여 불합격시켰다.
The candidates were disqualified because their preparation was judged as insufficient, making '미흡하다고' the right answer.
이번 행사의 홍보가 ___ 참여율이 예상보다 저조했다.
The low participation rate indicates that the promotion for the event was insufficient, so '미흡하여' is the correct option.
His explanation sounded a bit insufficient.
I was told that the content of my report was inadequate.
Read this aloud:
계획이 미흡하면 실행 과정에서 문제가 생길 수 있습니다.
Focus: 미흡하면
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이번 프로젝트는 미흡한 부분이 많아서 수정해야 할 것 같아요.
Focus: 미흡한
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아직 실력이 미흡하지만, 더 열심히 노력하겠습니다.
Focus: 미흡하지만
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Summary
미흡하다 describes when something is insufficient or inadequate, often implying a need for improvement.
- Use when something isn't quite good enough.
- Often used in formal or evaluative contexts.
- Can apply to skill, quantity, or quality.
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B2To consider something theoretically or separately from its physical reality. It involves extracting general principles from specific examples.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
