긴밀하다
Having a very close, tight, and inseparable relationship or connection. It is often used to describe cooperation or the link between two concepts.
Examples
3 of 5부서 간의 긴밀한 소통이 프로젝트 성공의 열쇠이다.
Close communication between departments is the key to project success.
언어와 문화는 긴밀하게 연결되어 있다.
Language and culture are closely connected.
우리 팀원들은 서로 긴밀한 사이야.
Our team members are close with each other.
Word Family
Memory Tip
'Gin' (tight/urgent) + 'Mil' (secret/close). A 'tightly close' bond.
Quick Quiz
성공적인 비즈니스를 위해 파트너와 ______ 관계를 맺어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 긴밀한
Examples
부서 간의 긴밀한 소통이 프로젝트 성공의 열쇠이다.
businessClose communication between departments is the key to project success.
언어와 문화는 긴밀하게 연결되어 있다.
academicLanguage and culture are closely connected.
우리 팀원들은 서로 긴밀한 사이야.
informalOur team members are close with each other.
정부는 유관 기관과 긴밀히 협의하겠다고 발표했다.
formalThe government announced it would consult closely with relevant agencies.
이 두 사건 사이에는 긴밀한 연관성이 있다.
everydayThere is a close connection between these two events.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
긴밀한 협조
close coordination
긴밀하게 짜이다
to be tightly woven/organized
긴밀한 접촉
close contact
Often Confused With
'긴밀하다' often implies a sense of 'secrecy' or 'tightness' in cooperation, while '밀접하다' is a more general term for closeness.
Usage Notes
Very useful in TOEFL when describing the relationship between two variables or two historical events.
Common Mistakes
Often confused with '친밀하다' (intimate/friendly), but '긴밀하다' is more formal and used for systems/cooperation.
Memory Tip
'Gin' (tight/urgent) + 'Mil' (secret/close). A 'tightly close' bond.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 緊 (tight) and 密 (close).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
성공적인 비즈니스를 위해 파트너와 ______ 관계를 맺어야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 긴밀한
Related Vocabulary
More business words
근무하다
B1To work at a certain place or in a certain position, usually referring to formal employment. It emphasizes the place or the shift of work.
효율성
B2The ability to avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time in doing something or in producing a desired result.
조정하다
B2To adjust, coordinate, or regulate something to better fit a situation or to resolve a conflict.
통합하다
B2To combine or unify different parts into one whole system or group. It is commonly used when discussing technology, organizations, or multicultural societies.
전략
B2A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim, especially in war, politics, or business.
할당하다
B2To distribute or designate (resources, tasks, or funds) for a particular purpose.
임금
B1A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker.
설립하다
B2To establish or found an organization, institution, or system. It implies creating a formal entity with a specific purpose.
제안
B1A plan, idea, or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
유효하다
B2To be valid, effective, or in force. It describes something that is legally acceptable or produces the intended result.
Comments (0)
Login to CommentStart learning languages for free
Start Learning Free