English–Korean

“calm” in Korean

Korean

Also담담하다 (tamdamhada) · 차분하다 (chabunhada) · 침착하다 (chimchakada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationnaengjeonghada

Example

위급한 상황에서도 냉정하다.wi geu pan sang hwang e seo do naeng jeong ha da

They stay calm even in an emergency.

Illustration for 냉정하다 (calm)

How to say “calm” in Korean

“Calm” in Korean is 냉정하다 (naengjeonghada).

A cool, steady mind that keeps reason in control when emotions could take over.

Full entry for 냉정하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 냉정하다

논쟁 중에도 냉정한 판단을 했다.non jaeng chung e do naeng jeong han pan da neul haet tta

They made a rational judgment even during the argument.

Tips for using 냉정하다

  • The word can praise clear self-control or suggest emotional distance, so the surrounding situation determines whether it sounds positive or critical.

Other Korean words for “calm”

그녀는 담담하게 시험 결과를 받아들였다.keu nyeo neun tam dam ha ge si heom kyeol gwa reul pa da deu ryeot tta

She calmly accepted the test results.

그는 차분해요.keu neun cha bun hae yo

He is calm.

갑자기 소리가 났지만 나는 침착했어요.kap jja gi so ri ga nat jji man na neun chim cha kae sseo yo

Although there was a sudden sound, I stayed calm.

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