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TOPIK 4adjective

대담하다

daedamhada

대담해요 · 대담했어요 · 대담한 (+noun)

bold, daring

Example

그녀는 대담하게 사장님께 자기 의견을 말했어요.

She boldly told the boss her opinion.

Word parts

대 big담 gallbladder, nerve

Literally 'big gallbladder' — traditionally the gallbladder was seen as the seat of courage.

Good to know

Don't confuse it with the noun 대담 'a dialogue, interview', which is written with different hanja.