When to use aptitude in Korean

When to use it

Aptitude (적성) means a natural ability or a good fit for a certain kind of study, job, or activity. We use it to talk about what someone is naturally good at. In school, people often talk about a student’s aptitude for subjects like math, art, or science.

Example sentences

1. 학교에서 적성 검사를 했어요.

   We did an aptitude test at school.

2. 선생님은 제가 수학에 적성이 있다고 했어요.

   The teacher said I have an aptitude for math.

3. 집에서 엄마와 제 적성 이야기를 했어요.

   At home, I talked with my mom about my aptitude.

4. 우리 언니는 미술에 적성이 있어요.

   My older sister has an aptitude for art.

5. 서점에서 적성 검사 책을 샀어요.

   I bought an aptitude test book at the bookstore.

6. 여행 안내 일은 제 적성에 잘 맞아요.

   Tour guide work suits my aptitude well.