When to use efficient in Korean

When to use it

Efficient means doing something well without wasting time, energy, or money. We use it to talk about a good way to travel, work, or move from one place to another. In transport, (효율적) often describes the fastest or easiest option.

Example sentences

1. 지하철은 출근할 때 효율적이에요.

   The subway is efficient when going to work.

2. 이 버스 노선은 학교에 가기에 효율적이에요.

   This bus route is efficient for getting to school.

3. 자전거는 가까운 곳에 갈 때 효율적이에요.

   A bicycle is efficient for going to nearby places.

4. 우리는 효율적인 길을 찾아요.

   We look for an efficient route.

5. 공항철도는 공항에 가는 가장 효율적인 방법이에요.

   The airport train is the most efficient way to get to the airport.

6. 택시보다 기차가 더 효율적일 때도 있어요.

   Sometimes the train is more efficient than a taxi.