English–Korean

“precious” in Korean

Korean

Also귀중하다 (kwijunghada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsojunghada

Example

이 편지는 나에게 소중해요.i pyeon ji neun na e ge so jung hae yo

This letter is precious to me.

Illustration for 소중하다 (precious)

How to say “precious” in Korean

“Precious” in Korean is 소중하다 (sojunghada).

Something held so dear that losing it feels hard to imagine replacing it.

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

Example sentences with 소중하다

아이의 한마디가 부모에게는 소중해요.a i ui han ma di ga pu mo e ge neun so jung hae yo

A child's single remark is precious to their parents.

Tips for using 소중하다

  • Korean speakers use this word for things that carry personal memories, such as a family photo or a handmade card.

Other Korean words for “precious”

이 사진은 정말 귀중해요.i sa ji neun cheong mal kwi jung hae yo

This photo is really precious.

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