English–Korean

“quiet” in Korean

Korean

Also고요하다 (koyohada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoyonghada

Example

도서관이 조용해요.to seo gwa ni cho yong hae yo

The library is quiet.

Illustration for 조용하다 (quiet)

How to say “quiet” in Korean

“Quiet” in Korean is 조용하다 (choyonghada).

Noise and activity fade, leaving a peaceful and comfortable state.

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

Example sentences with 조용하다

밤에는 거리가 조용해요.pa me neun keo ri ga cho yong hae yo

The street is quiet at night.

Tips for using 조용하다

  • For a person, this word can suggest a gentle speaking style, while for a place it usually describes the surrounding atmosphere.

Other Korean words for “quiet”

밤에는 집이 고요해요.pa me neun chi bi ko yo hae yo

The house is quiet at night.

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