효율적

hyoyuljeok [효율쩍]

효율적이다 · 효율적인 (+noun) · 효율적으로

efficient; efficiently (with -으로)

Example

시간을 효율적으로 쓰는 것이 중요해요.

It's important to use your time efficiently.

Word parts

효 effect율 rate적 -ic

Literally 'effect-rate-ic': getting more result for the effort.

Good to know

효과적 means it works; 효율적 means it works without wasting time or money.