B1 adjective Neutral

편리하다

/pʰjʌn.ni.ɦa.da/

To be convenient or easy to use. Frequently used when discussing the benefits of technology, transportation, or modern infrastructure.

Examples

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1

이 앱은 사용하기 아주 편리해요.

This app is very convenient to use.

2

지하철역 근처에 사는 것은 교통이 매우 편리합니다.

Living near a subway station is very convenient for transportation.

3

이거 진짜 편리하다!

This is really convenient!

Word Family

Noun
편리
Adverb
편리하게
Adjective
편리하다
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Memory Tip

Pyeon-ri: Sounds like 'Plenty' of ease.

Quick Quiz

온라인 쇼핑은 집에서 물건을 살 수 있어 매우 ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 편리하다

Examples

1

이 앱은 사용하기 아주 편리해요.

everyday

This app is very convenient to use.

2

지하철역 근처에 사는 것은 교통이 매우 편리합니다.

formal

Living near a subway station is very convenient for transportation.

3

이거 진짜 편리하다!

informal

This is really convenient!

4

기술의 발전은 인간에게 편리한 삶을 제공했다.

academic

The development of technology provided a convenient life for humans.

5

고객들이 더 편리하게 쇼핑할 수 있도록 웹사이트를 개편했습니다.

business

We reorganized the website so that customers can shop more conveniently.

Word Family

Noun
편리
Adverb
편리하게
Adjective
편리하다

Common Collocations

편리한 기능 convenient function
교통이 편리하다 transportation is convenient
사용하기 편리하다 to be easy to use
편리함을 추구하다 to seek convenience
편리한 생활 convenient life

Common Phrases

편리성

convenience (quality)

편리하게 이용하다

to use conveniently

생활의 편리함

convenience of life

Often Confused With

편리하다 vs 편하다

편하다 is broader and can include physical comfort (like a chair), while 편리하다 specifically refers to convenience and ease of use/function.

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Usage Notes

A key adjective for IELTS Task 2 when discussing the pros and cons of modern inventions or city living.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use '편리하다' to describe a person's personality; use '편안하다' or '성격이 좋다' instead.

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Memory Tip

Pyeon-ri: Sounds like 'Plenty' of ease.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 便 (convenient) and 利 (profit/benefit).

Grammar Patterns

-기 편리하다 -아/어지다 (to become convenient)

Quick Quiz

온라인 쇼핑은 집에서 물건을 살 수 있어 매우 ____.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 편리하다

More technology words

보급하다

B2

To spread or distribute something widely among the public, such as technology, products, or ideas. It often refers to the popularization of a new innovation.

가속화하다

B2

To cause something to happen or develop more quickly. It is often used to describe social trends, environmental changes, or technological advancements.

융합

B2

The process of combining two or more different things to form a new whole. It is frequently used in modern contexts like tech-convergence or interdisciplinary studies.

보급

B2

The act of spreading, distributing, or popularizing something among the general public, such as technology, information, or goods.

획기적

B2

Describing something that is groundbreaking, epoch-making, or revolutionary. It marks a significant turning point or a new era in a field.

상용화되다

B2

To be commercialized or put into daily use. It refers to the stage where a new technology or invention becomes available to the general public for purchase and use.

정교하다

B2

To be exquisite, sophisticated, or elaborate. It refers to something made with great skill and attention to detail, or a theory/system that is very logical and precise.

고안하다

B2

To devise, design, or invent a new plan, method, or machine by thinking deeply.

직관적

B2

Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive and easy to understand immediately.

구현하다

B2

To realize or embody an idea, plan, or thought into a concrete form or system. Often used in technical and philosophical contexts.

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