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TOPIK 3noun

적성

jeokseong [적썽]

적성이 · 적성을

aptitude, suitability

Example

이 일은 제 적성에 잘 맞아요.

This job really suits my aptitude.

Word parts

적 suit성 nature

Literally 'a nature that suits' something.

Good to know

Key pattern: 적성에 맞다 'to suit one's aptitude', often about jobs or majors.