Korean word

간단하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkandanhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveeasy

Example

이 문제는 간단해요.i mun je neun kan dan hae yo

This problem is easy.

Illustration for 간단하다 (easy)

More examples

이 매뉴얼은 간단한 절차로 되어 있다.i mae nyu eo reun kan dan han cheol cha ro toe eo it tta

This manual is laid out as a simple procedure.

Core concept

A task or idea has few parts and no confusing extra complexity, so it is easy to understand or handle.

Common phrases

  • 간단한 절차kan dan han cheol cha

    simple procedure

  • 간단한 해결책kan dan han hae gyeol chaek

    simple solution

Similar words

쉽다swiptta: Requiring little effort or time to do or understand.
단순하다tansunhada: Having a plain structure with few layers or complications.
간편하다kanpyeonhada: Taking few steps to use or prepare and causing little trouble.
간결하다kangyeolhada: Using few words to express an idea clearly, without extra wording.

Definition in Korean

복잡하지 않고 이해하거나 처리하기 쉬운 상태이다.pok jja pa ji an ko i hae ha geo na cheo ri ha gi swi un sang tae i da

Word origin

간단하다 (gandanhada, "to be simple") combines 간단 (gandan, "simplicity") with 하다 (hada, "to do or be") to form an adjective meaning simple.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect easy with skill or effort, but this word is also common when a Korean speaker praises a clear plan or brief explanation.

Other meanings

  • simpleadjective
  • conciseadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 간단하게kandanhagesimplyadverb
  • 간단함kandanhamsimplicitynoun

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