B1 adjective Neutral

전문적

[tɕʌnmun-dʑʌk̚]

Requiring or showing high skill, specialized knowledge, or training. It refers to something handled by an expert.

Examples

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1

전문적인 도움을 받고 싶어요.

I want to get professional help.

2

전문적인 소견을 말씀해 주십시오.

Please give your professional opinion.

3

진짜 전문적이다!

That's so professional!

Word Family

Noun
전문가
Adverb
전문적으로
Adjective
전문적
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Memory Tip

Jeonmun sounds like 'Genuine' - a genuine expert is professional.

Quick Quiz

의사는 ___ 지식을 바탕으로 환자를 치료한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전문적

Examples

1

전문적인 도움을 받고 싶어요.

everyday

I want to get professional help.

2

전문적인 소견을 말씀해 주십시오.

formal

Please give your professional opinion.

3

진짜 전문적이다!

informal

That's so professional!

4

학술지는 전문적인 내용을 다룬다.

academic

Academic journals deal with specialized content.

5

우리는 전문적인 팀을 구성했습니다.

business

We have formed a professional team.

Word Family

Noun
전문가
Adverb
전문적으로
Adjective
전문적

Common Collocations

전문적 지식 specialized knowledge
전문적 기술 professional skill
전문적 교육 professional education
전문적으로 일하다 to work professionally
전문적 분야 specialized field

Common Phrases

전문가 수준

expert level

전문성을 갖추다

to possess expertise

비전문가

non-expert

Often Confused With

전문적 vs 직업적

Jigeop-jeok means 'related to a job', while jeonmun-jeok implies high-level 'expertise'.

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Usage Notes

Used when describing the quality of work or the depth of knowledge required.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '전문가' (expert - person) with '전문적' (professional - adjective).

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Memory Tip

Jeonmun sounds like 'Genuine' - a genuine expert is professional.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 專門的 (전문적), meaning 'specialized gate'.

Grammar Patterns

~은 전문적인 ~이다 전문적으로 ~하다

Quick Quiz

의사는 ___ 지식을 바탕으로 환자를 치료한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 전문적

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