상당하다
To be considerable in amount, size, or degree. It is used to describe something that is significant or large enough to be noteworthy.
Examples
3 of 5그는 상당한 부를 축적했다.
He accumulated considerable wealth.
수술 비용이 상당할 것으로 예상된다.
The cost of surgery is expected to be significant.
이 작업은 상당한 주의가 필요합니다.
This task requires considerable caution.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sang-dang sounds like 'Sun dang' - the sun is considerably large and hot.
Quick Quiz
최근 물가가 _____ 올라서 걱정이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상당히
Examples
그는 상당한 부를 축적했다.
formalHe accumulated considerable wealth.
수술 비용이 상당할 것으로 예상된다.
everydayThe cost of surgery is expected to be significant.
이 작업은 상당한 주의가 필요합니다.
businessThis task requires considerable caution.
두 나라의 문화적 차이는 상당하다.
academicThe cultural difference between the two countries is significant.
그는 상당한 실력을 갖춘 전문가다.
formalHe is an expert with considerable skills.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
상당 부분
a significant portion
상당히 높다
to be considerably high
상당한 액수
a considerable sum of money
Often Confused With
Dae-dan-hada is more colloquial and can mean 'great/amazing', while sang-dang-hada is more objective and related to quantity or degree.
Usage Notes
A very useful adjective for IELTS Writing to avoid overusing simple words like 'big' or 'many'.
Common Mistakes
Remember that '상당하다' is an adjective, but '상당히' is the adverb form used to modify other adjectives.
Memory Tip
Sang-dang sounds like 'Sun dang' - the sun is considerably large and hot.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 相 (mutual/each other) and 當 (correspond/match).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
최근 물가가 _____ 올라서 걱정이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상당히
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
식별하다
B2To recognize or distinguish something by identifying its specific characteristics. It is used in scientific or data-heavy contexts to describe telling things apart.
결부되다
B2To be connected, linked, or associated with something else. It is often used to describe the relationship between two phenomena or issues.
뒷받침하다
B2To support or provide evidence for a theory, argument, or claim. It is essential for academic writing to link one's ideas with objective data.
역효과
B2An effect that is opposite to what was intended or expected. It is commonly used when discussing the failure of certain policies or treatments.
다양하다
B1To be varied or diverse; having many different kinds or types of something.
논의
B2The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
범위
B2The area or extent within which something exists, acts, or is influential.
핵심
B2The most important or central part of something.
장단점
B2The strengths and weaknesses or advantages and disadvantages of something.
영역
B2A particular area of activity, interest, or knowledge; a territory.
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