English–Korean

“strong” in Korean

Korean

Also진하다 (chinhada) · 강하다 (kanghada) · 짙다 (chittta) · 독하다 (tokada)

Pronunciation

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Example

바람이 세다.pa ra mi se da

The wind is strong.

Illustration for 세다 (strong)

How to say “strong” in Korean

“Strong” in Korean is 세다 (seda).

Something moves forcefully or makes a strong impression on the senses.

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

Example sentences with 세다

그는 힘이 세다.keu neun hi mi se da

He is strong.

Tips for using 세다

  • When 세다 (seda, "strong") describes wind, sound, water, or taste, the surrounding noun reveals that it refers to intensity.

Other Korean words for “strong”

커피가 진해요.keo pi ga chin hae yo

The coffee is strong.

그 선수는 강해요.keu seon su neun kang hae yo

That athlete is strong.

향이 짙다.hyang i chit tta

The scent is strong.

이 소스가 독해서 먹기 힘들어요.i so seu ga to kae seo meok kki him deu reo yo

This sauce is so strong that it is hard to eat.

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