Korean word

가라앉다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaraantta

Meaning

  • verbsink

Example

배가 바다에 가라앉았어요.pae ga pa da e ka ra an ja sseo yo

The ship sank in the sea.

Illustration for 가라앉다 (sink)

More examples

회의가 끝나자 분위기가 가라앉았어요.hoe ui ga kkeun na ja pu nwi gi ga ka ra an ja sseo yo

When the meeting ended, the atmosphere became subdued.

Core concept

Something moves or settles downward, literally sinking or figuratively becoming calm and subdued.

Common phrases

  • 마음이 가라앉다ma eu mi ka ra an tta

    calm down

  • 분위기가 가라앉다pu nwi gi ga ka ra an tta

    become subdued

  • 화가 가라앉다hwa ga ka ra an tta

    subside

Similar words

사그라들다sageuradeulda: Strength or emotion slowly weakens and almost disappears.
잦아들다chajadeulda: Noise, trouble, or strong feelings gradually die down.
누그러지다nugeureojida: An intense feeling or expression becomes softer.
진정되다chinjeongdoeda: Anxious or excited feelings return to a calm state.

Definition in Korean

감정이나 분위기가 차분해져 잠잠해지다.kam jeong i na pu nwi gi ga cha bun hae jeo cham jam hae ji da

Word origin

This native Korean verb includes 앉다 (antta, "sit"), supporting an image of settling down, while the origin of the first part is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • For emotions and atmospheres, this verb describes a change into a calmer state rather than a command telling someone to calm down.

Other meanings

  • calm downverb
  • quiet downverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 가라앉히다karaanchidacalmverb
  • 가라앉음karaanjeumcalmingnoun

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