B1 adjective Neutral

미미하다

[mimihada]

To be very small, slight, or insignificant in amount, degree, or influence. Used in academic writing to describe negligible changes.

Examples

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1

처음에는 성과가 미미해서 실망했어요.

I was disappointed because the results were slight at first.

2

기존 방식과의 차이는 미미한 수준입니다.

The difference from the existing method is at an insignificant level.

3

내 도움은 너무 미미했어.

My help was so insignificant.

Word Family

Noun
미미함
Adverb
미미하게
Adjective
미미하다
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Memory Tip

Mi-mi (sounds small and repetitive).

Quick Quiz

새로운 법안이 시행되었지만, 그 효과는 ( ) 수준에 머물렀다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 미미한

Examples

1

처음에는 성과가 미미해서 실망했어요.

everyday

I was disappointed because the results were slight at first.

2

기존 방식과의 차이는 미미한 수준입니다.

formal

The difference from the existing method is at an insignificant level.

3

내 도움은 너무 미미했어.

informal

My help was so insignificant.

4

실험 결과, 온도 변화에 따른 변동은 미미한 것으로 나타났다.

academic

The experiment showed that fluctuations due to temperature changes were insignificant.

5

이번 분기 매출 상승폭은 매우 미미합니다.

business

The increase in sales this quarter is very slight.

Word Family

Noun
미미함
Adverb
미미하게
Adjective
미미하다

Common Collocations

미미한 차이 a slight difference
영향이 미미하다 to have negligible impact
수준이 미미하다 to be at an insignificant level
미미한 변화 a minor change
성과가 미미하다 to have poor/slight results

Common Phrases

아주 미미하다

to be very slight

영향력이 미미하다

to have little influence

미미한 수준에 그치다

to stop at an insignificant level

Often Confused With

미미하다 vs 적다

적다 is simply 'small in number', while 미미하다 emphasizes that it is so small it might not matter.

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Usage Notes

Perfect for IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe data that shows almost no change or very little growth.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use for people's height; use '작다' instead.

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Memory Tip

Mi-mi (sounds small and repetitive).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 微微.

Grammar Patterns

미미한 ~ 미미하게 증가하다

Quick Quiz

새로운 법안이 시행되었지만, 그 효과는 ( ) 수준에 머물렀다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 미미한

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