When something is 무용하다 (muyonghada), it means it's useless or serves no practical purpose. Imagine you have a broken umbrella on a sunny day – it's 무용하다 because it can't protect you from the sun or rain. Or, if you're trying to solve a complex math problem and your calculator is out of batteries, the calculator is 무용하다 at that moment. It's often used to describe things or actions that lack effectiveness or utility in a given situation, making them pointless.
Alright, let's break down another useful Korean word. Today we're looking at 무용하다 (mu-yong-ha-da). This is an adjective that literally means 'having no practical value or use,' or more simply, 'useless.' It’s a B1 level word, so you'll hear it quite often in everyday conversations, especially when people are expressing frustration or critiquing something.
- DEFINITION
- Having no practical value or use; useless.
§ Hearing '무용하다' at work
In a work setting, you'll hear 무용하다 when people are discussing the effectiveness of a plan, a strategy, or even a tool. It's often used when something is deemed not to achieve its intended purpose.
이 프로젝트는 더 이상 진행하는 것이 무용합니다. (This project is useless to continue.)
Here, '무용합니다' indicates that continuing the project won't bring any value or positive outcome. It's a polite but firm way of saying, 'Let's stop.'
우리의 현재 전략은 무용해 보입니다. (Our current strategy seems ineffective.)
In this case, it suggests that the strategy isn't working as planned and needs reconsideration.
§ '무용하다' in academic or school contexts
At school or in academic discussions, 무용하다 can be used when evaluating theories, research methods, or even specific assignments. It implies a lack of relevance or practical application.
이 연구는 현대 사회에 무용하다는 비판을 받았다. (This research received criticism for being useless in modern society.)
This sentence indicates that the research lacks current relevance or practical application.
그들의 주장은 현실성이 없어 무용합니다. (Their argument lacks realism and is thus futile.)
Here, the argument is deemed ineffective because it's not based on reality.
§ '무용하다' in the news
News reports often use 무용하다 when discussing policies, laws, or international efforts that are failing to produce results. It conveys a sense of futility or inefficiency.
정부의 새로운 정책이 사실상 무용하다는 지적이 나왔다. (It was pointed out that the government's new policy is virtually useless.)
This sentence suggests that despite being a new policy, it's not having any real impact.
이러한 노력은 결국 무용할 수 있습니다. (These efforts may ultimately be futile.)
Here, the phrase highlights the potential for ongoing efforts to fail in achieving their goals.
§ Key takeaway for '무용하다'
When you hear 무용하다, think about something that either:
- Has no practical application or benefit.
- Is ineffective in achieving its purpose.
- Is irrelevant to the current situation.
It's a strong word to describe something that lacks value or utility, often with a hint of disappointment or critique. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll get a better feel for when and how to use 무용하다 naturally in your conversations!
发音指南
- Mispronouncing the 'u' sound as in 'moo'
- Incorrectly stressing the 'ha' syllable
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이 오래된 전화기는 이제 무용해요.
This old phone is useless now.
그 계획은 완전히 무용지물이 되었어요.
That plan became completely useless.
이런 지식은 실생활에 무용해요.
This kind of knowledge is useless in real life.
더 이상 무용하다고 생각하면 버리세요.
If you think it's useless anymore, throw it away.
그의 충고는 무용했어요.
His advice was useless.
이 도구는 너무 낡아서 무용해요.
This tool is too old to be useful.
그녀의 노력은 결국 무용하게 되었어요.
Her efforts eventually became useless.
이 서류는 이제 무용해요. 버려도 돼요.
These documents are useless now. You can throw them away.
이 오래된 기계는 이제 거의 무용해요.
This old machine is almost useless now.
무용하다 is used as a descriptive adjective here.
그런 계획은 시간 낭비일 뿐 무용하다고 생각합니다.
I think such a plan is just a waste of time and useless.
Here, 무용하다 describes the plan as being without practical value.
그들의 노력은 결국 무용하게 끝났어요.
Their efforts ultimately ended up useless.
무용하게 is the adverbial form, modifying the verb 끝나다 (to end).
정보가 너무 오래되면 무용해질 수 있습니다.
Information can become useless if it's too old.
무용해지다 (to become useless) is a common way to use this adjective.
이론만 있고 실제 적용이 안 되는 지식은 무용해요.
Knowledge that is only theoretical and not practically applicable is useless.
Describes knowledge that lacks practical application.
그 법안은 현실성이 없어 무용하다는 비판을 받았습니다.
That bill was criticized as being useless because it was unrealistic.
The reason for its uselessness (현실성이 없어, due to lack of realism) is given.
아무리 좋은 아이디어라도 실행되지 않으면 무용지물이에요.
No matter how good the idea, if it's not executed, it's useless (a useless thing).
무용지물 (useless thing/object) is a related noun often used with similar meaning.
낡고 쓸모없는 물건들을 버리면 집이 무용하게 차지하는 공간이 줄어들 거예요.
If you throw away old and useless items, the space they uselessly occupy in your house will decrease.
무용하게 차지하다 (to uselessly occupy) shows the adverbial use.
그 오래된 기계는 이제 거의 무용지물이 되었어요. 수리하는 것보다 새 것을 사는 것이 더 나을 거예요.
That old machine is almost useless now. It would be better to buy a new one than to repair it.
이론만으로는 무용합니다. 실제 상황에 적용할 수 있는 방법을 찾아야 해요.
Theory alone is useless. We need to find a way to apply it to real situations.
그의 주장은 현재 상황에서는 완전히 무용합니다. 아무도 그의 말을 듣지 않을 거예요.
His argument is completely useless in the current situation. No one will listen to him.
이 서류는 더 이상 필요 없어요. 이제는 무용지물입니다.
This document is no longer needed. It's useless now.
아무리 좋은 계획이라도 실행되지 않으면 무용지물이에요.
No matter how good a plan is, if it's not executed, it's useless.
그런 무용하고 비생산적인 논쟁은 시간 낭비일 뿐입니다.
Such useless and unproductive arguments are just a waste of time.
그녀의 재능은 이런 작은 회사에서는 무용할지도 모릅니다. 더 큰 곳에서 빛을 발할 거예요.
Her talent might be useless in a small company like this. She'll shine in a bigger place.
아무리 많은 정보라도 제대로 활용하지 못하면 무용지물입니다.
No matter how much information you have, if you can't use it properly, it's useless.
容易混淆的词
The most direct synonym for 'useless' in a practical, everyday sense. Often interchangeable with '무용하다' in many contexts, but '무용하다' can be slightly more formal or abstract.
Emphasizes the lack of effect or ineffectiveness in a specific situation. While '무용하다' highlights inherent lack of value, '소용없다' focuses on the outcome.
Refers to efforts or actions being in vain or fruitless. '무용하다' is about the state of being useless, '헛되다' is about the outcome of actions.
语法模式
习语与表达
"소용없다"
To be useless, no use, pointless.
지금 와서 후회해도 소용없다. (It's no use regretting it now.)
neutral"헛수고하다"
To make a vain effort, to work in vain.
아무리 노력해도 헛수고였다. (No matter how hard I tried, it was all in vain.)
neutral"쓸모없다"
To be useless, worthless.
그건 이제 쓸모없는 물건이다. (That's a useless item now.)
neutral"아무짝에도 쓸모없다"
To be absolutely useless, good for nothing.
그는 아무짝에도 쓸모없는 사람이야. (He's a good-for-nothing person.)
informal"공염불이다"
To be an empty promise/effort, futile.
그의 말은 공염불에 불과했다. (His words were nothing but empty promises.)
formal"무의미하다"
To be meaningless, pointless.
그의 삶은 무의미하게 느껴졌다. (His life felt meaningless.)
formal"빛 좋은 개살구"
Looks good on the outside, but useless on the inside (literally 'a good-looking wild apricot').
그 회사의 제품은 빛 좋은 개살구였다. (That company's product was all show and no substance.)
neutral"말로만 그렇다"
To be all talk, nothing to show for it.
그는 항상 돕겠다고 하지만 말로만 그렇다. (He always says he'll help, but it's just talk.)
neutral"다 된 밥에 재 뿌리기"
To spoil something that was almost finished (literally 'sprinkling ashes on cooked rice').
그는 늘 다 된 밥에 재 뿌리는 격이야. (He always spoils things when they're almost done.)
informal"밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기"
A bottomless pit, a futile effort (literally 'pouring water into a pot with a hole in the bottom').
그 프로젝트는 밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기나 다름없었다. (That project was like pouring water into a bottomless pit.)
neutral容易混淆
Both '무용하다' and '소용없다' can translate to 'useless' or 'no use'.
'무용하다' often describes something that inherently lacks value or purpose, like a 'useless skill' or 'useless effort'. '소용없다' can describe something that is ineffective in a given situation or has no effect, like 'it's no use crying'. While there's overlap, '무용하다' tends to imply a more intrinsic lack of utility.
그 기술은 이제 무용해졌어요. (That skill has now become useless.)
Similar to '소용없다', '쓸모없다' also means 'useless' or 'worthless'.
'쓸모없다' often describes something that has no practical function or is not fit for a particular purpose. It's very close in meaning to '무용하다', but '무용하다' can sometimes carry a slightly more formal or abstract nuance, referring to a lack of efficacy or purpose rather than just a lack of practical use. Think of '쓸모없다' for a broken tool, and '무용하다' for a redundant concept.
이 오래된 기계는 더 이상 쓸모없어요. (This old machine is no longer useful.)
Can be translated as 'futile' or 'vain', implying a lack of result, which can feel similar to 'useless'.
'헛되다' focuses on the outcome being in vain or fruitless. It implies that effort or action was expended, but to no avail. '무용하다' describes the intrinsic state of something being without practical value or use, regardless of whether effort was put into it. You can have a '무용하다' skill that you never even tried to use, whereas '헛되다' implies an attempt that failed.
그의 노력은 헛되게 끝났어요. (His efforts ended in vain.)
Often translated as 'futile' or 'senseless', similar to '헛되다'.
'부질없다' emphasizes the pointlessness or futility of something, often due to its triviality or lack of lasting impact. It carries a sense of resignation or melancholy. While '무용하다' describes a straightforward lack of utility, '부질없다' adds an emotional layer of despair over the lack of meaning or purpose.
이런 논쟁은 부질없어 보여요. (This kind of argument seems pointless.)
Means 'meaningless', and something without practical use can often feel meaningless.
'무의미하다' specifically refers to a lack of meaning, significance, or importance. While something '무용하다' (useless) might also be '무의미하다' (meaningless) in a practical sense, '무의미하다' can apply to things that have no practical use but might have other kinds of value (e.g., abstract art). '무용하다' is strictly about practical value.
그는 무의미한 일을 반복했어요. (He repeated meaningless tasks.)
句型
이것은 무용하다.
This is useless.
그것은 무용해 보여요.
That looks useless. (그것: that, ~어 보여요: looks like)
이 오래된 기계는 무용하게 되었습니다.
This old machine has become useless. (오래된: old, 기계: machine, ~게 되었습니다: has become)
그녀의 노력은 무용하지 않기를 바랍니다.
I hope her efforts are not useless. (그녀의: her, 노력: effort, ~지 않기를 바랍니다: I hope... not)
이 계획은 현재로서는 무용하다고 판단됩니다.
This plan is currently deemed useless. (계획: plan, 현재로서는: for now, 판단됩니다: is judged/deemed)
무용하다고 생각했던 물건이 나중에 유용하게 쓰였다.
A thing I thought was useless was later used beneficially. (생각했던: thought (past tense), 물건: thing/object, 나중에: later, 유용하게 쓰였다: was used beneficially)
어떤 사람들은 학위가 무용하다고 주장하지만, 저는 동의하지 않습니다.
Some people argue that a degree is useless, but I don't agree. (어떤 사람들은: some people, 학위: degree, 주장하지만: although they argue, 동의하지 않습니다: I don't agree)
이러한 규제는 시장의 활성화를 저해하고 오히려 무용하다고 평가받고 있습니다.
These regulations hinder market revitalization and are rather evaluated as useless. (이러한: these, 규제: regulation, 시장의 활성화: market revitalization, 저해하고: hindering, 오히려: rather, 평가받고 있습니다: are being evaluated)
小贴士
무용하다 vs. 소용없다
While both 무용하다 and 소용없다 mean 'useless,' 무용하다 often refers to something that inherently lacks value or purpose, like a broken tool. 소용없다 can also mean 'no use' in a situational context, like 'it's no use crying over spilled milk.'
Formal Contexts for 무용하다
You'll often encounter 무용하다 in more formal writing or discussions. For everyday conversations, 소용없다 or 쓸모없다 (another common word for 'useless') might be more natural.
무용하다 as a Descriptive Adjective
Remember that 무용하다 is an adjective. You'll use it to describe nouns, like '무용하는 계획' (a useless plan) or '무용하는 시도' (a useless attempt). Make sure to conjugate it correctly if you're using it in a sentence.
Think of 'No Function'
A good way to remember 무용하다 is to break down its Sino-Korean roots: 無 (mu) means 'no' or 'without,' and 用 (yong) means 'use' or 'function.' So, literally, it means 'no use' or 'without function.'
Practice with Opposites
To solidify your understanding, try to think of the opposite of 무용하다. Words like 유용하다 (useful) or 필요하다 (necessary) can help you contrast the meaning and remember 무용하다 better.
Common Collocations
Pay attention to words that frequently appear with 무용하다. For example, '무용지물' (a useless thing) is a common phrase that uses 무용.
Use it in Sentences
The best way to learn any new vocabulary is to use it. Try to create your own sentences with 무용하다. For example, '이 낡은 기계는 이제 무용하다.' (This old machine is now useless.)
Avoid Direct Translation
While 'useless' is a good direct translation, sometimes the nuance can be slightly different. Consider the context carefully to choose the most appropriate Korean word for 'useless' in a given situation.
Listen for it in Media
Try to spot 무용하다 when you're watching Korean dramas, movies, or listening to podcasts. Hearing it in context will help you internalize its meaning and usage.
무용지물 (Useless Object)
As mentioned, 무용지물 is a very common idiomatic expression. It literally means 'a thing of no use' and is used to describe something completely worthless or ineffective. For example, '그의 조언은 완전히 무용지물이었다.' (His advice was completely useless.)
自我测试 66 个问题
What does '무용하다' mean?
'무용하다' means useless or having no practical value.
Which sentence uses '무용하다' correctly?
'무용하다' describes something that has no practical value. '사과' (apple) and '물' (water) are usually useful.
If something is '무용해요', what is it NOT?
'무용하다' means useless, so it is the opposite of useful.
A broken chair can be described as '무용하다'.
If a chair is broken and cannot be used, it is useless, or '무용하다'.
A very important book can be described as '무용하다'.
'무용하다' means useless. An important book is useful, not useless.
Studying Korean is '무용하다'.
Studying Korean is generally considered useful for learning the language, not useless.
This means 'This is useless.'
This means 'That idea is useless.'
This means 'That is really useless.'
The speaker is talking about an old computer.
The speaker is talking about a plan.
The speaker is talking about a broken tool.
Read this aloud:
이 낡은 지도는 더 이상 무용해요.
Focus: 무용해요 (mu-yong-hae-yo)
你说的：
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Read this aloud:
그 규칙은 지금은 무용하다고 생각해요.
Focus: 무용하다고 (mu-yong-ha-da-go)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
이런 무용 지식을 배울 필요는 없어요.
Focus: 무용 지식 (mu-yong ji-sik)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
This means 'This is useless.'
This means 'That plan is useless.'
This means 'Wasting time is useless.'
The speaker is talking about the importance of practical application.
The speaker finds the advice unhelpful in the current situation.
The speaker is referring to an old map that is no longer useful.
Read this aloud:
이 아이디어는 무용해요.
Focus: 무용해요 (mu-yong-hae-yo)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
그의 노력은 무용하지 않았어.
Focus: 무용하지 않았어 (mu-yong-ha-ji an-a-sseo)
你说的：
Speech recognition is not supported in your browser. Try Chrome or Edge.
Read this aloud:
지금은 무용하다고 생각해요.
Focus: 무용하다고 (mu-yong-ha-da-go)
你说的：
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그의 충고는 이 상황에서 완전히 ___.
The sentence implies the advice is not useful in this situation, so '무용하다' (useless) is the best fit.
아무리 좋은 아이디어라도 실행되지 않으면 ___.
If a good idea isn't put into action, it becomes useless. '무용하다' means useless or having no practical value.
오래된 규칙들은 현대 사회에서 종종 ___.
Old rules might not be relevant or useful in modern society, making them '무용하다' (useless).
그 프로젝트는 결국 시간 낭비였고 ___ 결과였다.
If a project was a waste of time, the result would be '무용하다' (useless).
논쟁이 계속될수록 우리의 노력은 ___.
Continuing an argument often makes efforts '무용하다' (useless) or unproductive.
이론만으로는 충분하지 않고, 실제 적용이 없으면 지식은 ___.
Without practical application, theoretical knowledge can become '무용하다' (useless).
다음 중 '무용하다'와 가장 반대되는 의미를 가진 단어는 무엇입니까?
'무용하다'는 '쓸모없다'는 의미이고, '유용하다'는 '쓸모가 있다'는 의미이므로 서로 반대되는 말입니다.
다음 문장에서 '무용하다'가 올바르게 사용된 것은 무엇입니까?
'무용하다'는 '쓸모없다'는 의미이므로, 오래된 기계가 쓸모없어졌다는 맥락에서 올바르게 사용되었습니다. 다른 보기들은 문맥상 어색합니다.
다음 상황에서 '무용하다'고 표현할 수 있는 것은 무엇입니까?
'무용하다'는 '쓸모없다'는 의미이므로, 더 이상 통하지 않는 오래된 지식의 상황에 가장 적절하게 사용될 수 있습니다.
현대 사회에서 타자기는 더 이상 무용하지 않다.
타자기는 현대 사회에서 대부분 컴퓨터로 대체되어 거의 사용되지 않으므로 '무용하다'고 볼 수 있습니다.
새로운 기술을 배우는 것은 미래를 위해 무용할 수 있다.
새로운 기술을 배우는 것은 일반적으로 미래에 유용하게 활용될 수 있으므로 '무용하다'는 표현은 적절하지 않습니다.
쓸모없는 물건을 계속 가지고 있는 것은 공간만 차지하고 무용하다.
쓸모없는 물건은 실용적인 가치가 없으므로 '무용하다'고 표현하는 것이 맞습니다.
그의 충고는 이 상황에서 완전히 ___.
이 문맥에서 '무용하다'는 '쓸모가 없다'는 의미로 사용되어 그의 충고가 현 상황에서 전혀 도움이 되지 않음을 나타냅니다.
이제는 스마트폰이 없으면 그의 오래된 피쳐폰은 ___.
'무용지물이다'는 '무용하다'와 같은 의미로, 더 이상 쓸모가 없다는 것을 강조합니다. 여기서는 피쳐폰이 스마트폰 시대에 더 이상 유용하지 않음을 뜻합니다.
현재 기술로는 그 프로젝트는 실현 가능성이 없어 보여 ___.
프로젝트가 실현 가능성이 없다는 것은 그 프로젝트 자체가 쓸모없게 될 수 있음을 의미하므로 '무용하다'가 적절합니다.
아무리 노력해도 결과가 좋지 않다면 그 노력은 결국 ___.
'헛되다'는 '무용하다'와 유사하게 노력이나 시도가 효과가 없거나 쓸모가 없다는 의미를 가집니다.
수많은 데이터 속에서 의미 없는 정보는 ___.
의미 없는 정보는 활용 가치가 없으므로 '무용하다'는 '쓸모없다'는 의미로 올바르게 사용되었습니다.
시대의 흐름을 따르지 못하는 정책은 결국 ___.
시대에 뒤떨어진 정책은 더 이상 쓸모가 없어진다는 의미이므로 '무용지물이 된다'가 적합합니다.
His argument is completely useless in the current situation.
This old technology has become obsolete (useless).
Despite the effort, everything ended up being useless.
Read this aloud:
현실과 동떨어진 이상은 때로는 무용하게 느껴질 수 있습니다.
Focus: 무용하게
你说的：
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아무리 좋은 계획이라도 실행되지 않으면 무용지물이에요.
Focus: 무용지물
你说的：
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이론만으로는 충분하지 않고, 실제 적용이 없으면 무용하다는 것을 깨달았습니다.
Focus: 무용하다는 것을
你说的：
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This sentence means 'His advice proved useless in the current situation.' The words are arranged to form a natural Korean sentence structure.
This sentence translates to 'No matter how much you try, if there are no results, it is useless.' The word order follows typical Korean sentence structure.
This sentence means 'Old technology is becoming increasingly useless in modern industry.' The words are ordered to form a coherent sentence.
This sentence means 'Their efforts became completely useless.' The word order follows a typical Korean sentence structure: Subject-Adverb-Verb.
This sentence translates to 'This kind of information is useless in the current situation.' '무용지물' (useless thing) is a common phrase.
This means 'His excuses were no longer useful/valid.' The adverb '더 이상' (no longer) comes before the adjective '무용했다'.
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무용하다 vs. 소용없다
While both 무용하다 and 소용없다 mean 'useless,' 무용하다 often refers to something that inherently lacks value or purpose, like a broken tool. 소용없다 can also mean 'no use' in a situational context, like 'it's no use crying over spilled milk.'
Formal Contexts for 무용하다
You'll often encounter 무용하다 in more formal writing or discussions. For everyday conversations, 소용없다 or 쓸모없다 (another common word for 'useless') might be more natural.
무용하다 as a Descriptive Adjective
Remember that 무용하다 is an adjective. You'll use it to describe nouns, like '무용하는 계획' (a useless plan) or '무용하는 시도' (a useless attempt). Make sure to conjugate it correctly if you're using it in a sentence.
Think of 'No Function'
A good way to remember 무용하다 is to break down its Sino-Korean roots: 無 (mu) means 'no' or 'without,' and 用 (yong) means 'use' or 'function.' So, literally, it means 'no use' or 'without function.'
例句
이 정보는 현재 상황에서 무용하다.
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