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TOPIK 4adjective

탁월하다

tagwolhada [타궐하다]

탁월해요 · 탁월했어요 · 탁월한 (+noun)

excellent, outstanding

Example

이 약은 감기에 효과가 탁월해요.

This medicine works extremely well for colds.

Word parts

탁 lofty월 surpass

Literally 'standing tall and surpassing others'.

Good to know

Pronounced [타궐하다]. Often with 능력, 선택, 효과: 탁월한 선택 'an excellent choice'.