잘하다

Verb

1. 1

   do a right thing; do right

   To do in a right and honest way.

   Korean definition: 옳고 바르게 하다.

   • 김 사장은 매사에 처신을 잘해서 인간관계가 좋다.

     President Kim conducts himself well in everything, so he has good relationships.

   • 이런 위급한 상황에서 누가 잘하고 잘못했는지를 따지는 것은 의미가 없다.

     In an emergency like this, there's no point in arguing about who did right and who did wrong.

2. 2

   do well

   To do something in an excellent and successful way.

   Korean definition: 좋고 훌륭하게 하다.

   • 언니는 공부를 잘해서 계속 장학금을 받았다.

     My older sister did well in school, so she kept receiving scholarships.

   • 새 며느리는 성품도 좋고 살림도 잘해서 내 마음에 쏙 든다.

     My new daughter-in-law has a good character and runs the household well, so I'm very pleased with her.

3. 3

   be skillful; be expert; be good

   To do something in a skilled and experienced manner.

   Korean definition: 익숙하고 솜씨가 있게 하다.

   • 언니는 요리를 잘하고 싶어서 요리 학원에 다닌다.

     My older sister wants to be good at cooking, so she goes to a cooking school.

   • 형부는 일을 잘해서 동기들 중 가장 먼저 승진을 했다.

     My brother-in-law is good at his job, so he was promoted first among his peers.

4. 4

   do often

   To do something frequently as a habit.

   Korean definition: 버릇으로 자주 하다.

   • 박 씨는 매사에 거짓말을 잘한다.

     Mr. Park lies about everything.

   • 승규는 울기를 잘해서 별명이 울보이다.

     Seung-gyu cries often, so his nickname is "crybaby."