유명하다
To be widely known or celebrated by many people for a particular reason.
Examples
3 of 5그 가수는 세계적으로 유명해요.
That singer is world-famous.
이 지역은 아름다운 경치로 유명합니다.
This area is famous for its beautiful scenery.
거기 진짜 유명한 데야!
That place is really famous!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yu- means 'have' and Myeong- means 'name'. To have a name that everyone knows.
Quick Quiz
이 도시는 야경이 아름답기로 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유명해요
Examples
그 가수는 세계적으로 유명해요.
everydayThat singer is world-famous.
이 지역은 아름다운 경치로 유명합니다.
formalThis area is famous for its beautiful scenery.
거기 진짜 유명한 데야!
informalThat place is really famous!
유명한 학자들의 이론을 검토하였다.
academicThe theories of famous scholars were reviewed.
유명 인사들을 초청하여 행사를 진행했습니다.
businessThe event was held by inviting famous celebrities.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
유명 인사
famous person/celebrity
유명 식당
famous restaurant
무명 배우
unknown actor
Often Confused With
Yumyeong-hada means known by many; Ingi-itda means liked by many.
Usage Notes
Very useful in IELTS Speaking Part 2 when describing a famous person or place in your country.
Common Mistakes
Do not use with '사람이 유명하다' to mean 'popular'; use '인기 있다' if you mean people like them.
Memory Tip
Yu- means 'have' and Myeong- means 'name'. To have a name that everyone knows.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 有名: 有 (have) + 名 (name).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Koreans often visit '유명한 맛집' (famous delicious restaurants) and wait in long lines.
Quick Quiz
이 도시는 야경이 아름답기로 ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유명해요
Related Vocabulary
More culture words
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B2To become widespread, generalized, or common among the general public.
변모하다
B2To change into a different appearance, shape, or character. It suggests a significant transformation or evolution over time.
고유
B2Belonging specifically to a particular person, place, or thing; unique and inherent.
전통
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대중적
B1Relating to or intended for the general public; popular among many people.
문화적
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전통적
B1Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition; long-established. Used for comparing the past and present.
체험하다
B1To experience something personally or go through a particular event firsthand. It emphasizes practical experience over theoretical knowledge.
유산
B1Something handed down from the past, such as cultural traditions, natural sites, or property inherited after someone's death.
개성
B1The quality or character that makes a person or thing different from others. It refers to individuality or a unique personality.
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