B1 adjective Neutral

실용적이다

/ɕiɭjoŋd͡ʑʌ̹k͈ida̠/

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

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1

나는 실용적인 선물을 좋아한다.

I like practical gifts.

2

학생들에게 실용적인 기술을 가르쳐야 합니다.

We must teach students practical skills.

3

이 옷은 예쁘긴 한데 별로 실용적이지 않아.

This clothing is pretty but not very practical.

Word Family

Noun
실용성
Verb
실용화하다
Adverb
실용적으로
Adjective
실용적이다
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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

1

나는 실용적인 선물을 좋아한다.

everyday

I like practical gifts.

2

학생들에게 실용적인 기술을 가르쳐야 합니다.

formal

We must teach students practical skills.

3

이 옷은 예쁘긴 한데 별로 실용적이지 않아.

informal

This clothing is pretty but not very practical.

4

이론 중심의 교육에서 실용적인 교육으로의 전환.

academic

Transition from theory-centered education to practical education.

5

우리는 더 실용적인 비즈니스 모델이 필요합니다.

business

We need a more practical business model.

Word Family

Noun
실용성
Verb
실용화하다
Adverb
실용적으로
Adjective
실용적이다

Common Collocations

실용적인 디자인 practical design
실용적인 목적 practical purpose
실용적인 지식 practical knowledge
실용적인 관점 practical perspective
실용적인 가치 practical value

Common Phrases

매우 실용적이다

to be very practical

실용적인 면

practical aspect

실용적인 선택

practical choice

Often Confused With

실용적이다 vs 효율적이다

실용적이다 means 'useful/usable', while 효율적이다 means 'achieving maximum productivity with minimum effort'.

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Usage Notes

Used to describe objects, ideas, or methods that work well in practice.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '실제적' (actual/real), though they often overlap.

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Memory Tip

Sil (실) means 'Real/Actual' + Yong (용) means 'Use'. Real use = practical.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 實 (real) + 用 (use) + 的 (suffix).

Grammar Patterns

실용적인 + Noun ~보다 실용적이다

Quick Quiz

그 제품은 화려하지는 않지만 매우 ____이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 실용적

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