B2 adjective Neutral

급격하다

/kɯp̚kjʌkʰada/

To be sudden, rapid, or sharp. Used to describe a change that happens very quickly and with great intensity.

Examples

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1

기술의 급격한 발전은 사회 구조를 변화시킨다.

The rapid development of technology changes social structures.

2

기온이 급격히 떨어지니 외투를 챙기세요.

The temperature is dropping sharply, so take a coat.

3

시장의 급격한 변화에 적응해야 합니다.

We must adapt to the rapid changes in the market.

Word Family

Noun
급격
Adverb
급격히
Adjective
급격하다
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Memory Tip

Geup (Urgent/Rapid) + Gyeok (Striking). A rapid strike of change.

Quick Quiz

최근 1인 가구의 수가 ______ 증가하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 급격히

Examples

1

기술의 급격한 발전은 사회 구조를 변화시킨다.

academic

The rapid development of technology changes social structures.

2

기온이 급격히 떨어지니 외투를 챙기세요.

everyday

The temperature is dropping sharply, so take a coat.

3

시장의 급격한 변화에 적응해야 합니다.

business

We must adapt to the rapid changes in the market.

4

도로의 경사가 급격해서 운전이 위험하다.

formal

The slope of the road is steep, making driving dangerous.

5

성적이 급격하게 올라서 다들 놀랐어.

informal

Everyone was surprised because the grades went up rapidly.

Word Family

Noun
급격
Adverb
급격히
Adjective
급격하다

Common Collocations

급격한 변화 rapid change
급격히 증가하다 to increase sharply
급격한 경사 steep slope
급격히 하락하다 to drop rapidly
급격한 성장 rapid growth

Common Phrases

급격한 추세

rapid trend

급격히 악화되다

to deteriorate rapidly

급격한 전환

abrupt transition

Often Confused With

급격하다 vs 갑작스럽다

갑작스럽다 emphasizes the 'unexpected' nature, while 급격하다 emphasizes the 'speed/intensity' of the change.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Task 1 to describe steep lines in line graphs.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '빨리' (fast) which is an adverb. '급격하다' is more formal for describing the nature of a change.

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Memory Tip

Geup (Urgent/Rapid) + Gyeok (Striking). A rapid strike of change.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 急 (urgent) and 激 (fierce/violent).

Grammar Patterns

급격한 (noun) 급격히 (verb)

Quick Quiz

최근 1인 가구의 수가 ______ 증가하고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 급격히

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