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TOPIK 5adjective

노련하다

noryeonhada

노련해요 · 노련했어요 · 노련한 (+noun)

experienced, seasoned, skillful

Example

그 선수는 노련하게 경기를 이끌었어요.

The player led the game with veteran skill.

Word parts

노 old련 refine

Literally 'old and tempered' — skill refined over many years.

Good to know

노련미 means 'the skill of a veteran', often said of athletes and actors.