English–Korean

“careful” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinjunghada

Example

결정을 내릴 때는 신중해야 한다.kyeol jeong eul nae ril ttae neun sin jung hae ya han da

You should be careful when making a decision.

Illustration for 신중하다 (careful)

How to say “careful” in Korean

“Careful” in Korean is 신중하다 (sinjunghada).

Pausing to consider possible results carefully before making a choice or taking action.

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

Example sentences with 신중하다

투자할 때는 신중해야 한다.tu ja hal ttae neun sin jung hae ya han da

You should be careful when investing.

Tips for using 신중하다

  • It is a useful choice when English careful feels too broad and the context highlights thoughtfulness before action rather than simple physical safety.

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