B2 adjective Neutral

안정적

/andʑʌŋdʑʌk̚/

Being in a state of balance, unlikely to change or fail; consistent and reliable.

Examples

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1

나는 이제 안정적인 직장을 갖고 싶어.

I want to have a stable job now.

2

정부는 물가를 안정적인 수준으로 유지하려고 노력한다.

The government tries to maintain prices at a stable level.

3

마음이 좀 안정적이면 좋겠어.

I wish my mind were a bit more stable.

Word Family

Noun
안정
Verb
안정시키다
Adverb
안정적으로
Adjective
안정적
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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

1

나는 이제 안정적인 직장을 갖고 싶어.

everyday

I want to have a stable job now.

2

정부는 물가를 안정적인 수준으로 유지하려고 노력한다.

formal

The government tries to maintain prices at a stable level.

3

마음이 좀 안정적이면 좋겠어.

informal

I wish my mind were a bit more stable.

4

실험 데이터가 안정적인 패턴을 보여주고 있다.

academic

The experimental data is showing a stable pattern.

5

투자자들은 안정적인 자산에 투자하기를 선호한다.

business

Investors prefer to invest in stable assets.

Word Family

Noun
안정
Verb
안정시키다
Adverb
안정적으로
Adjective
안정적

Common Collocations

안정적인 생활 stable life
안정적인 직업 stable job
안정적인 공급 stable supply
심리적으로 안정적인 psychologically stable
안정적인 궤도 stable orbit/track

Common Phrases

정서적 안정

emotional stability

안정권

safe zone / stable range

안정화

stabilization

Often Confused With

안정적 vs 안전한

안전한 means 'safe' (free from danger); 안정적 means 'stable' (consistent/unlikely to change).

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Usage Notes

Frequently used in IELTS tasks related to economy, employment, and psychology.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using '안정적' when you mean 'secure/safe' from physical harm; use '안전한' instead.

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Memory Tip

An-jeong: 'An' (Peace/Comfort) + 'Jeong' (Fixed). Comfortably fixed.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 安定 (안정), 'peaceful and fixed'.

Grammar Patterns

안정적인 + Noun 안정적으로 ~하다
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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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