Nuance Dictionary / Trust & Security
믿음직하다 mi-deum-jik-ha-da
Looking or seeming reliable and trustworthy
What does 믿음직하다 mean?
믿음직하다 (mi-deum-jik-ha-da) means: Looking or seeming reliable and trustworthy.
This is about the impression someone gives off, not proven history yet. A new hire who stays calm and asks smart questions on day one comes across as '믿음직하다' before they've done anything to earn it — trust at first read.
🎙️ 믿음직하다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [미듬지카다]로 소리나요 (격음화, 연음법칙). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 우리 팀 신입 사원은 일 처리하는 게 참 믿음직해.
u-ri tim sin-ip sa-won-eun il cheor-i-ha-neun ge cham mid-eum-jik-hae.
Our new team member is really reliable when it comes to handling work.
💡 Describes a positive initial impression of someone's capability. - 말수는 적어도 행동이 믿음직해서 맡은 일을 잘 해내더라고요.
mal-su-neun jeog-eodo haeng-dong-i mid-eum-jik-hae-seo mat-eun il-eul jal hae-nae-deor-ago-yo.
He may not talk much, but his actions are trustworthy, so he always pulls through on his tasks.
💡 Focuses on the reassuring vibe and competence someone projects. - 이번에 새로 들어온 인턴은 말하는 것마다 참 믿음직하더라고.
ibeone saero deuroon inteoneun malhaneun geotmada cham mideumjikhadeorago.
The new intern who joined this time really comes across as reliable in everything they say.
💡 Describes a dependable first impression or demeanor.
Related words in Trust & Security
미덥다 mi-deop-da신뢰하다 sil-loe-ha-da의지하다 ui-ji-ha-da뒷배가 있다 dwit-bae-ga it-da안전하다 an-jeon-ha-da