수월하다
To be easy to handle, manage, or perform. It often implies that something is smoother or less troublesome than expected.
Examples
3 of 5전문가의 도움을 받으니 일이 수월했다.
The work was easy with the help of an expert.
데이터를 미리 정리해 두면 분석이 수월해진다.
If you organize the data in advance, analysis becomes easier.
이번 프로젝트는 협력이 잘 되어 수월하게 진행되었다.
This project went smoothly due to good cooperation.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'Smooth-wall'. Imagine passing through a wall smoothly.
Quick Quiz
인터넷이 발달하면서 정보 검색이 예전보다 훨씬 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수월해졌다
Examples
전문가의 도움을 받으니 일이 수월했다.
formalThe work was easy with the help of an expert.
데이터를 미리 정리해 두면 분석이 수월해진다.
academicIf you organize the data in advance, analysis becomes easier.
이번 프로젝트는 협력이 잘 되어 수월하게 진행되었다.
businessThis project went smoothly due to good cooperation.
지름길로 가니까 훨씬 수월하네.
informalIt's much easier going through the shortcut.
혼자보다는 둘이서 하는 게 수월하다.
everydayIt's easier to do it together than alone.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
한결 수월하다
much easier
수월치 않다
not easy (difficult)
수월하게 생각하다
to take it lightly/think it's easy
Often Confused With
용이하다 is more formal/academic, while 수월하다 is used in both daily and formal speech.
Usage Notes
Use this when a task becomes easier due to a specific condition or aid.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for 'easy' personality traits; use '성격이 좋다' instead.
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'Smooth-wall'. Imagine passing through a wall smoothly.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
인터넷이 발달하면서 정보 검색이 예전보다 훨씬 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수월해졌다
More general words
추구하다
B2To persistently aim for or try to reach a goal, ideal, or value. It implies a long-term endeavor toward something abstract like happiness or profit.
균형
B2A state in which different things are in the correct or equal proportion. It refers to stability and harmony between opposing forces or elements.
기간
B1A length or portion of time during which something happens or exists.
고무적이다
B2To be encouraging, heartening, or inspiring. Used when a situation or news gives hope or motivation.
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.
가시화하다
B2To make something visible or manifest, often referring to abstract ideas, plans, or problems becoming clearly observable.
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.
상세히
B1In a very detailed and thorough manner, leaving nothing out.
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