실존적
Meaning: existential
What does 실존적 mean?
실존적 [siljonjeog] is an adjective meaning "existential". 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 실존적 [siljonjeog] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
고전 문학이 충효와 같은 유교적 가치를 중심으로 전개되었다면, 현대 문학은 개인의 내면과 실존적 고민을 탐구하는 경향이 있습니다.
While classical literature developed around Confucian values such as loyalty and filial piety, modern literature tends to explore individuals' inner worlds and existential concerns.
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How to Use 실존적 in Conversation
Korean adjectives like 실존적 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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