B2 adjective intermediate

독자적

[dogjajeog]

Meaning: unique; independent; original

What does 독자적 mean?

독자적 [dogjajeog] is an adjective meaning "unique; independent; original". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

Here are real-life sentences where 독자적 [dogjajeog] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

다른 작가의 문체를 모방하는 단계를 거쳐 결국 독자적인 표현 방식을 발견하게 될 것입니다.

After going through a stage of imitating other writers' styles, you will eventually discover your own unique mode of expression.

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How to Use 독자적 in Conversation

Korean adjectives like 독자적 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.

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