B1 noun Neutral

숙련

[suŋnjʌn]

The state of being highly skilled or proficient in a particular task through practice and experience. It is often used to describe professional expertise.

Examples

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1

숙련된 기술자들이 정밀 기계를 조립하고 있다.

Skilled technicians are assembling precision machinery.

2

언어 숙련도를 높이기 위해서는 꾸준한 연습이 중요하다.

Constant practice is important to increase language proficiency.

3

그는 오랜 경험을 통해 숙련된 솜씨를 보여주었다.

He showed skilled workmanship through long experience.

Word Family

Noun
숙련
Verb
숙련하다
Adverb
숙련되게
Adjective
숙련된
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Memory Tip

Sukryeon sounds like 'Soak-learn'—you soak in knowledge until you learn it perfectly.

Quick Quiz

외국어 ____도를 측정하기 위해 다양한 시험이 활용된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 숙련

Examples

1

숙련된 기술자들이 정밀 기계를 조립하고 있다.

business

Skilled technicians are assembling precision machinery.

2

언어 숙련도를 높이기 위해서는 꾸준한 연습이 중요하다.

academic

Constant practice is important to increase language proficiency.

3

그는 오랜 경험을 통해 숙련된 솜씨를 보여주었다.

everyday

He showed skilled workmanship through long experience.

4

와, 너 진짜 숙련된 전문가 같다!

informal

Wow, you really seem like a skilled expert!

5

신입 사원들에게 업무 숙련을 위한 교육을 실시합니다.

formal

We conduct training for new employees to gain job proficiency.

Word Family

Noun
숙련
Verb
숙련하다
Adverb
숙련되게
Adjective
숙련된

Common Collocations

숙련공 skilled worker
언어 숙련도 language proficiency
숙련된 기술 skilled technique
업무 숙련 job proficiency
숙련을 쌓다 to build proficiency

Common Phrases

숙련도가 높다

to have high proficiency

숙련된 솜씨

skilled hand/skill

단순 숙련

simple proficiency

Often Confused With

숙련 vs 숙달

Sukdal (숙달) focuses on the process of becoming used to a skill, while sukryeon (숙련) emphasizes the high level of expertise achieved.

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Usage Notes

Essential for describing 'skilled labor' or 'proficiency levels' in IELTS academic tasks.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '숙련' (proficiency) with '훈련' (training).

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Memory Tip

Sukryeon sounds like 'Soak-learn'—you soak in knowledge until you learn it perfectly.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 熟 (ripe/familiar) + 練 (to practice).

Grammar Patterns

~에 숙련되다 숙련된 ~
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Cultural Context

In Korea, becoming a 'master' (dal-in) in a specific field is highly respected, and 'sukryeon' is the path to that status.

Quick Quiz

외국어 ____도를 측정하기 위해 다양한 시험이 활용된다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 숙련

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