B1 adjective Neutral

정확하다

[tɕʌŋhwakʰada]

To be correct, exact, and free from error; precise.

Examples

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1

정확한 이유는 아직 밝혀지지 않았다.

The exact reason has not been revealed yet.

2

실험 결과를 정확하게 기록하십시오.

Please record the experimental results accurately.

3

내 말이 정확하지?

I'm right, aren't I?

Word Family

Noun
정확
Adverb
정확히
Adjective
정확하다
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Memory Tip

Jung-Hwak: 'Jung' (Right) + 'Hwak' (Certain). Right and certain.

Quick Quiz

계산이 ( )한지 다시 한번 확인해 보세요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 정확

Examples

1

정확한 이유는 아직 밝혀지지 않았다.

everyday

The exact reason has not been revealed yet.

2

실험 결과를 정확하게 기록하십시오.

formal

Please record the experimental results accurately.

3

내 말이 정확하지?

informal

I'm right, aren't I?

4

과학적 연구는 정확한 데이터를 기반으로 해야 한다.

academic

Scientific research must be based on accurate data.

5

정확한 수치를 보고해 주시기 바랍니다.

business

Please report the exact figures.

Word Family

Noun
정확
Adverb
정확히
Adjective
정확하다

Common Collocations

정확한 계산 accurate calculation
정확한 정보 accurate information
정확하게 말하다 to speak accurately
정확한 위치 exact location
정확한 판단 accurate judgment

Common Phrases

정확히 말하자면

to be precise / strictly speaking

정확도가 높다

to have high accuracy

정확한 근거

accurate grounds/evidence

Often Confused With

정확하다 vs 명확하다

명확하다 means 'clear' (no ambiguity), while 정확하다 means 'correct/accurate' (no error).

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe data precisely.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '맞다' (to be correct) in formal writing; '정확하다' is better for academic contexts.

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Memory Tip

Jung-Hwak: 'Jung' (Right) + 'Hwak' (Certain). Right and certain.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 正確 (Right + Certain).

Grammar Patterns

정확한 ~ 정확하게 ~하다

Quick Quiz

계산이 ( )한지 다시 한번 확인해 보세요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 정확

More academic words

저명

B1

The state of being widely known and having a high reputation. It refers to people who are famous and respected in a specific field.

분석하다

B2

To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.

현상

B2

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.

감소하다

B2

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

중요성

B2

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

해결책

B2

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

환경

B2

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. It can refer to the natural world or social/work conditions.

발생하다

B2

To come into existence or experience; to happen. Used for events, problems, or natural phenomena in formal contexts.

차이

B2

A point or way in which people or things are not the same; difference. Essential for 'Compare and Contrast' essays.

자원

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. Often refers to natural or human resources.

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