B1 adjective Neutral

경제적

/kjʌŋdʑedʑʌk/

Relating to the economy or the system of production and consumption. It can also mean 'economical' in the sense of avoiding waste.

Examples

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1

이 차는 연비가 좋아서 경제적이에요.

This car is economical because it has good fuel efficiency.

2

국가 간의 경제적 상호의존도가 높아지고 있다.

The economic interdependence between nations is increasing.

3

경제적 어려움으로 인해 사업을 중단했습니다.

Due to economic difficulties, the business was suspended.

Word Family

Noun
경제
Adverb
경제적으로
Adjective
경제적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Gyeong-Je' as 'Gaining Joy' by managing money well.

Quick Quiz

많은 사람들이 ( ) 이유로 결혼을 미루고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 경제적

Examples

1

이 차는 연비가 좋아서 경제적이에요.

everyday

This car is economical because it has good fuel efficiency.

2

국가 간의 경제적 상호의존도가 높아지고 있다.

academic

The economic interdependence between nations is increasing.

3

경제적 어려움으로 인해 사업을 중단했습니다.

business

Due to economic difficulties, the business was suspended.

4

정부는 경제적 불평등을 해소하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.

formal

The government is working to resolve economic inequality.

5

그건 별로 경제적이지 않아.

informal

That's not very economical.

Word Family

Noun
경제
Adverb
경제적으로
Adjective
경제적

Common Collocations

경제적 이익 economic benefit
경제적 배경 economic background
경제적 가치 economic value
경제적 부담 economic burden
경제적 여건 economic conditions

Common Phrases

경제적 자유

financial freedom

경제적 파급 효과

economic ripple effect

경제적 자립

economic independence

Often Confused With

경제적 vs 재정적

Gyeongjejeok is broader (economy); Jaejeongjeok specifically refers to finances or budgets.

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Usage Notes

In Korean, this is a noun-like adjective (determiner) usually followed by a noun.

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Common Mistakes

Ensure you add '이다' to use it as a predicate (경제적이다).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Gyeong-Je' as 'Gaining Joy' by managing money well.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 經濟 (economy) + 的 (suffix for adjective).

Grammar Patterns

경제적인 + Noun 경제적으로 ~하다

Quick Quiz

많은 사람들이 ( ) 이유로 결혼을 미루고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 경제적

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