안정적
Being in a state of balance, unlikely to change or fail; consistent and reliable.
Examples
3 of 5나는 이제 안정적인 직장을 갖고 싶어.
I want to have a stable job now.
정부는 물가를 안정적인 수준으로 유지하려고 노력한다.
The government tries to maintain prices at a stable level.
마음이 좀 안정적이면 좋겠어.
I wish my mind were a bit more stable.
Word Family
Memory Tip
An-jeong: 'An' (Peace/Comfort) + 'Jeong' (Fixed). Comfortably fixed.
Quick Quiz
투자 시 수익성보다 ( )인 면을 더 중요하게 생각한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 안정적
Examples
나는 이제 안정적인 직장을 갖고 싶어.
everydayI want to have a stable job now.
정부는 물가를 안정적인 수준으로 유지하려고 노력한다.
formalThe government tries to maintain prices at a stable level.
마음이 좀 안정적이면 좋겠어.
informalI wish my mind were a bit more stable.
실험 데이터가 안정적인 패턴을 보여주고 있다.
academicThe experimental data is showing a stable pattern.
투자자들은 안정적인 자산에 투자하기를 선호한다.
businessInvestors prefer to invest in stable assets.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
정서적 안정
emotional stability
안정권
safe zone / stable range
안정화
stabilization
Often Confused With
안전한 means 'safe' (free from danger); 안정적 means 'stable' (consistent/unlikely to change).
Usage Notes
Frequently used in IELTS tasks related to economy, employment, and psychology.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using '안정적' when you mean 'secure/safe' from physical harm; use '안전한' instead.
Memory Tip
An-jeong: 'An' (Peace/Comfort) + 'Jeong' (Fixed). Comfortably fixed.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 安定 (안정), 'peaceful and fixed'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, a 'stable job' (안정적인 직장) usually refers to being a civil servant or working for a large conglomerate.
Quick Quiz
투자 시 수익성보다 ( )인 면을 더 중요하게 생각한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 안정적
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