실용적이다
Relating to experience or use rather than theory; useful and sensible in a real situation. Often used in IELTS when discussing design, architecture, or educational subjects.
Examples
3 of 5나는 실용적인 선물을 좋아한다.
I like practical gifts.
학생들에게 실용적인 기술을 가르쳐야 합니다.
We must teach students practical skills.
이 옷은 예쁘긴 한데 별로 실용적이지 않아.
This clothing is pretty but not very practical.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sil (실) means 'Real/Actual' + Yong (용) means 'Use'. Real use = practical.
Quick Quiz
그 제품은 화려하지는 않지만 매우 ____이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 실용적
Examples
나는 실용적인 선물을 좋아한다.
everydayI like practical gifts.
학생들에게 실용적인 기술을 가르쳐야 합니다.
formalWe must teach students practical skills.
이 옷은 예쁘긴 한데 별로 실용적이지 않아.
informalThis clothing is pretty but not very practical.
이론 중심의 교육에서 실용적인 교육으로의 전환.
academicTransition from theory-centered education to practical education.
우리는 더 실용적인 비즈니스 모델이 필요합니다.
businessWe need a more practical business model.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
매우 실용적이다
to be very practical
실용적인 면
practical aspect
실용적인 선택
practical choice
Often Confused With
실용적이다 means 'useful/usable', while 효율적이다 means 'achieving maximum productivity with minimum effort'.
Usage Notes
Used to describe objects, ideas, or methods that work well in practice.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '실제적' (actual/real), though they often overlap.
Memory Tip
Sil (실) means 'Real/Actual' + Yong (용) means 'Use'. Real use = practical.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 實 (real) + 用 (use) + 的 (suffix).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그 제품은 화려하지는 않지만 매우 ____이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 실용적
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