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잘되다

jaldoeda[잘되다]Beginner · TOPIK I

go well; work well; work out

Verb

  1. 1

    go well; work well; work out

    For a certain matter or phenomenon to go on in a desirable way.

    Korean definition: 어떤 일이나 현상이 좋게 이루어지다.

    • All the transactions made this afternoon went well.

    • They were well trained in their work, so they adapted to the company quickly.

  2. 2

    be made well; be done well

    For an object, facility, food, etc., to be made nicely.

    Korean definition: 물건, 시설, 음식 등이 좋게 만들어지다.

    • He gave me as a gift the best-done painting among his works.

    • The kimchi Mother made was seasoned just right, so it was very delicious.

  3. 3

    come out all right; pay off

    For a matter to end in a desirable way.

    Korean definition: 일이 바람직한 방향으로 좋게 이루어지다.

    • Since I was going to quit that company anyway, getting fired actually turned out for the better.

    • That worked out great. I was just about to go to your place, and here you are.

  4. 4

    succeed; make a success in life; become a great man

    For someone to grow into a respectable person or succeed.

    Korean definition: 사람이 훌륭하게 되거나 성공하다.

    • Wishing for their sons and daughters to succeed is probably the same heart of all parents.

    • My brothers and I, who always worked hard, have all done well and are living happily.