불투명하다
Not transparent or clear; used both for physical objects and abstract situations like the future or intentions.
Examples
3 of 5이 유리는 불투명해서 안이 보이지 않는다.
This glass is opaque, so you cannot see inside.
정치적 상황이 불투명하여 투자가 위축되고 있다.
Investment is shrinking as the political situation is uncertain.
그의 향후 행보가 매우 불투명하다.
His future moves are very uncertain.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bul (Not) + Tu-myeong (Clear/Transparent) = Not clear.
Quick Quiz
유가가 계속 오르면서 경제 ( )이/가 불투명해졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 전망
Examples
이 유리는 불투명해서 안이 보이지 않는다.
everydayThis glass is opaque, so you cannot see inside.
정치적 상황이 불투명하여 투자가 위축되고 있다.
formalInvestment is shrinking as the political situation is uncertain.
그의 향후 행보가 매우 불투명하다.
businessHis future moves are very uncertain.
불투명한 행정 절차 때문에 시민들이 불편을 겪는다.
academicCitizens suffer due to opaque administrative procedures.
합격 여부가 아직 불투명하다.
informalWhether I passed or not is still uncertain.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
불투명성
opacity/uncertainty
불투명한 미래
uncertain future
불투명한 시장
opaque market
Often Confused With
불확실하다 is purely about uncertainty, while 불투명하다 can also describe physical opacity.
Usage Notes
Very useful for IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing economic risks or future predictions.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for a person's personality; use it for situations or materials.
Memory Tip
Bul (Not) + Tu-myeong (Clear/Transparent) = Not clear.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 不透明 (not transparent).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
유가가 계속 오르면서 경제 ( )이/가 불투명해졌다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 전망
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