엄격하다
Meaning: strict
What does 엄격하다 mean?
엄격하다 [eomgyeoghada] is an adjective meaning "strict". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
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How to Use 엄격하다 in Conversation
Korean adjectives like 엄격하다 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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