How do you say "reliable" in Korean?

믿을 만한

mideul manhan

Adjective Hangul

In Korean, "reliable" is 믿을 만한 (mideul manhan).

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Pronunciation

Mideul manhan flows as mi-DEUL man-han, with the deul syllable clipped and manhan nasal throughout.

Writing and usage

믿을 만한 is written using hangul. It's a adjective, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그는 믿음직한 친구입니다.

geuneun mideumjikhan chinguipnida.

He is a reliable friend.

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How to remember 믿을 만한

Mideul manhan can sound like 'me, dull, mon, hon' -- a dull but dependable friend you can always count on.

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Questions about 믿을 만한

How do you pronounce 믿을 만한?

Mideul manhan flows as mi-DEUL man-han, with the deul syllable clipped and manhan nasal throughout.

Is 믿을 만한 formal or casual?

믿을 만한 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 믿을 만한 written in Korean?

믿을 만한 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as mideul manhan.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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