Korean Dictionary
How to say "Crystal Clear" in Korean
“Crystal Clear” in Korean is 수정처럼 맑다 (pronounced "Sujeongcheoreom Makda").
수정처럼 맑다
Sujeongcheoreom Makda
Usage & Context
Crystal clear means perfectly clear and transparent in both literal and figurative senses. In Korean, this describes something that is perfectly obvious or transparent.
Example Sentence
그의 의도가 수정처럼 맑게 보여요.
His intentions are crystal clear.
How to use 수정처럼 맑다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Crystal Clear” is 수정처럼 맑다, romanized as Sujeongcheoreom Makda.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '수정' (su-jeong), 'su' sounds like 'soo' (as in 'soon'), and 'jeong' is like 'jung' in 'jungle'. For '처럼' (cheo-reom), 'cheo' is like 'chuh' (as in 'chug'), and 'reom' is like 'rum' (as in 'rumble'). For '맑다' (mak-da), 'mak' sounds like 'mahk' (as in 'mark'), and 'da' like 'dah'. The stress is on 'su', 'cheo', and 'mak'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
수정처럼 맑습니다
Sujeongcheoreom Makseumnida
Standard formal ending for adjectives.
Casual (반말)
수정처럼 맑아
Sujeongcheoreom Malga
Informal, plain form of the adjective phrase.
More Example Sentences
Describing beautiful weather.
오늘 아침 하늘은 수정처럼 맑고 푸르렀다.
This morning's sky was crystal clear and blue.
Expressing understanding after a good explanation.
그의 설명 덕분에 모든 것이 수정처럼 맑아졌다.
Thanks to his explanation, everything became crystal clear.
Describing the clarity of water in a natural setting.
이 호수의 물은 수정처럼 맑아서 바닥까지 다 보여요.
The water in this lake is crystal clear, so you can see all the way to the bottom.
Cultural Context
'수정처럼 맑다' evokes a strong sense of purity and transparency, qualities often admired in Korean aesthetics and communication. It's used not only for literal clarity like water or sky but also metaphorically for clear intentions, explanations, or understanding. In K-dramas, characters often express their feelings or intentions in a way that is '수정처럼 맑다' to convey sincerity and honesty, especially in romantic or dramatic confessions, highlighting their genuine nature.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수정처럼 맑다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
의도가 수정처럼 맑다
Intentions are crystal clear
하늘이 수정처럼 맑다
The sky is crystal clear
물이 수정처럼 맑다
The water is crystal clear
Related Expressions
투명하다
Tumyeonghada
To be transparent
분명하다
Bunmyeonghada
To be clear, obvious
깨끗하다
Kkaekkeuthada
To be clean
명확하다
Myeonghwakhada
To be clear, distinct
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