습득력

Korean

Etymology

    Sino-Korean word from 習得 (learning) + (force). Newly popularized in the 2000s.

    Pronunciation

    • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [sʰɯp̚t͈ɯŋɲʌ̹k̚]
    • Phonetic hangul: []
    Romanizations
    Revised Romanization?seupdeungnyeok
    Revised Romanization (translit.)?seubdeuglyeog
    McCune–Reischauer?sŭptŭngnyŏk
    Yale Romanization?suptuklyek

    Noun

    습득력 • (seupdeungnyeok) (hanja 習得力)

    1. The ability to learn. It comes after a noun that tells the subject of 'learning'.
    2. (neologism) The ability to do well in new tasks; An overall adaptability to various conditions.
      Synonym: 적응력 (jeogeungnyeok)