유용하다
To be useful, helpful, or advantageous in a particular situation or for a specific purpose. It describes something that provides practical value.
Examples
3 of 5스마트폰은 일상생활에서 정말 유용해요.
Smartphones are really useful in daily life.
귀하의 제안은 향후 계획 수립에 유용할 것입니다.
Your proposal will be useful for establishing future plans.
이거 나중에 다 유용하게 쓰일 거야.
This will all be used usefully later.
Word Family
Memory Tip
YU-YONG sounds like 'You Use' - if you can use it, it is useful.
Quick Quiz
외국어 능력은 취업할 때 매우 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유용하다
Examples
스마트폰은 일상생활에서 정말 유용해요.
everydaySmartphones are really useful in daily life.
귀하의 제안은 향후 계획 수립에 유용할 것입니다.
formalYour proposal will be useful for establishing future plans.
이거 나중에 다 유용하게 쓰일 거야.
informalThis will all be used usefully later.
본 연구 결과는 정책 결정 과정에서 유용하게 활용될 수 있다.
academicThe results of this study can be usefully utilized in the policy-making process.
새로운 소프트웨어는 업무 효율성을 높이는 데 유용합니다.
businessThe new software is useful for increasing work efficiency.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
유용한 정보
useful information
유용하게 활용하다
to utilize usefully
참으로 유용하다
to be truly useful
Often Confused With
'유용하다' focuses on practical utility/use, while '유익하다' focuses on benefit/profit (often educational or moral).
Usage Notes
Unlike '사용하다' (to use), '유용하다' is an adjective describing the state of being 'useful'.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with the verb '유용하다' (misappropriate/embezzle), which is a homonym used in legal/financial contexts.
Memory Tip
YU-YONG sounds like 'You Use' - if you can use it, it is useful.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 有 (have) and 用 (use).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
외국어 능력은 취업할 때 매우 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유용하다
Related Vocabulary
More general words
시의적절하다
B2To be timely or opportune; being appropriate for the current time or situation.
급격하다
B2To be sudden, rapid, or sharp. Used to describe a change that happens very quickly and with great intensity.
고수하다
B2To strictly adhere to or maintain a position, principle, or opinion without changing it.
불가결하다
B2Absolutely necessary or essential; something that cannot be omitted or ignored for a specific purpose or state.
상이하다
B2To be different or distinct from each other. It is a formal term used to describe disparities in opinions, data, or qualities.
목표
B1A target or specific result that one intends to achieve.
충분하다
B2To be enough or adequate in amount, quality, or degree for a particular purpose.
포괄적
B2Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging or comprehensive.
장애물
B1A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress. Used in academic contexts to discuss challenges in development or learning.
방법
B1A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something. Essential for discussing methodology and solutions.
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