English–Korean
“be well-off” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchalsalda
Example
그는 어릴 때부터 부모님 덕분에 잘살았다.keu neun eo ril ttae bu teo pu mo nim teok ppu ne chal sa rat tta
He was well-off thanks to his parents from a young age.
How to say “be well-off” in Korean
“Be well-off” in Korean is 잘살다 (chalsalda).
A life with enough financial room and good conditions to live comfortably without constant worry.
Example sentences with 잘살다
그는 사업에 성공해서 지금 잘살고 있다.keu neun sa eo be seong gong hae seo chi geum chal sal go it tta
He succeeded in business, so he now lives comfortably.
Tips for using 잘살다
- English well-off usually focuses on money, while this expression can also reflect overall living conditions and ease.