유연하다
To be flexible, pliable, or adaptable. In academic and business contexts, it refers to the ability to adapt to new situations or changing circumstances without being rigid.
Examples
3 of 5그는 몸이 아주 유연해서 요가를 잘한다.
He is very flexible, so he is good at yoga.
조직의 구조가 유연해야 위기 상황에 빠르게 대처할 수 있다.
The structure of an organization must be flexible to respond quickly to crisis situations.
우리 회사는 유연 근무제를 도입하여 직원들의 만족도를 높였다.
Our company introduced a flexible working system to increase employee satisfaction.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yu-yeon: Sounds like 'You' are 'Young', and young people are more flexible.
Quick Quiz
글로벌 리더가 되기 위해서는 타 문화를 수용하는 ___한 태도가 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유연
Examples
그는 몸이 아주 유연해서 요가를 잘한다.
everydayHe is very flexible, so he is good at yoga.
조직의 구조가 유연해야 위기 상황에 빠르게 대처할 수 있다.
academicThe structure of an organization must be flexible to respond quickly to crisis situations.
우리 회사는 유연 근무제를 도입하여 직원들의 만족도를 높였다.
businessOur company introduced a flexible working system to increase employee satisfaction.
정부는 법규를 상황에 맞춰 유연하게 적용하기로 했다.
formalThe government decided to apply regulations flexibly according to the situation.
너무 고집 피우지 말고 좀 유연하게 생각해 봐.
informalDon't be so stubborn and try to think a bit more flexibly.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
유연성을 발휘하다
to demonstrate flexibility
유연한 대응
flexible response
유연성을 갖추다
to possess flexibility
Often Confused With
부드럽다 is a general term for softness, while 유연하다 specifically implies the ability to bend or adapt without breaking.
Usage Notes
Used for both physical flexibility and mental/structural adaptability.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '융통성 있다' only for people, but '유연하다' can describe systems and objects as well.
Memory Tip
Yu-yeon: Sounds like 'You' are 'Young', and young people are more flexible.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 柔 (soft) and 軟 (soft/pliable).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
글로벌 리더가 되기 위해서는 타 문화를 수용하는 ___한 태도가 필수적이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 유연
Related Vocabulary
More general words
순위
B1A position in a hierarchy; a place in a list of items ranked according to quality or importance.
이동
B1The act of moving from one place to another; migration or transfer.
사실
B1A thing that is known or proved to be true; objective reality as opposed to opinion.
습관
B1A behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously.
가치
B1The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
활동
B1The state of being active; a specific task or action performed by a person or group.
중대하다
B1Having great importance, significance, or consequence; critical.
장점
B1A strong point, advantage, or beneficial feature of something or someone.
단점
B1A weak point, disadvantage, or flaw of something or someone.
요구되다
B1To be required or demanded as a necessary condition or action.
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