English–Korean
“well-behaved” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyamjeon
Example
그 고양이는 얌전해요.keu ko yang i neun yam jeon hae yo
That cat is well-behaved.
How to say “well-behaved” in Korean
“Well-behaved” in Korean is 얌전 (yamjeon).
Quiet, orderly behavior that shows self-control and good manners.
Example sentences with 얌전
그 집은 밤에 얌전한 분위기가 느껴진다.keu chi beun pa me yam jeon han pu nwi gi ga neu kkyeo jin da
The house feels calm at night.
Tips for using 얌전
- Reserved can suggest a private personality in English, while this word focuses more on how someone behaves in a situation than on how much they share their feelings.