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TOPIK 1adjective

유명하다

yumyeonghada

유명해요 · 유명했어요 · 유명한 (+noun)

famous, well-known

Example

이 식당은 비빔밥으로 유명해요.

This restaurant is famous for its bibimbap.

Word parts

유 have명 name

Literally 'having a name' — famous. 유명한 가수 = a famous singer.

Good to know

N(으)로 유명하다 = to be famous for N.