English–Korean

“just right” in Korean

Korean

Also딱 (ttak) · 안성맞춤 (anseongmatchum)

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheokttanghada

Example

이 색깔은 적당해요.i saek kka reun cheok ttang hae yo

This color is just right.

Illustration for 적당하다 (just right)

How to say “just right” in Korean

“Just right” in Korean is 적당하다 (cheokttanghada).

The amount, degree, or fit that meets a need or standard without being too much or too little.

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

Example sentences with 적당하다

이 양이면 적당해요.i yang i myeon cheok ttang hae yo

This amount would be just right.

Tips for using 적당하다

  • English moderate often sounds neutral, but this word can praise something for being a good fit, so it is useful for amounts, levels, and sizes.

Other Korean words for “just right”

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딱

ttak

adverbjust right

출발하기에 딱 좋은 날씨예요.chul bal ha gi e ttak cho eun nal ssi ye yo

It's just the right weather for setting off.

이 날짜가 약속 잡기에 안성맞춤이에요.i nal jja ga yak ssok chap kki e an seong mat chu mi e yo

This date is just right for making an appointment.

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