Korean word

간편하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkanpyeonhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveeasy

Example

이 음식은 간편해서 자주 먹어요.i eum si geun kan pyeon hae seo cha ju meo geo yo

This food is easy to prepare, so I eat it often.

Illustration for 간편하다 (easy)

More examples

이 가게는 간편해서 결제할 때 시간이 거의 안 걸려요.i ka ge neun kan pyeon hae seo kyeol je hal ttae si ga ni keo ui an keol lyeo yo

This store is convenient, so it takes almost no time to pay.

Core concept

Something arranged so that few steps stand between a person and the result.

Common phrases

  • 간편한 포장kan pyeon han po jang

    convenient packaging

  • 간편한 결제kan pyeon han kyeol je

    convenient payment

  • 간편한 조리법kan pyeon han cho ri beop

    convenient cooking method

Similar words

간단하다kandanhada: Having few parts or steps, with no confusing complexity, so understanding or handling is easy.
편리하다pyeollihada: Offering practical help by saving time or effort in use.

Definition in Korean

사용 방법이나 준비가 복잡하지 않아 빠르게 처리하거나 부담 없이 쓸 수 있다.sa yong pang beo bi na chun bi ga pok jja pa ji a na ppa reu ge cheo ri ha geo na pu dam eop ssi sseul ssu it tta

Word origin

The base 간편 (ganpyeon, "simplicity and convenience") combines with 하다 (hada, "to do or be") to form an adjective about low-effort preparation or use.

Usage tips

  • In a sentence about a meal or routine, this adjective usually evaluates the preparation or use involved rather than the person's skill.

Other meanings

  • simpleadjective
  • convenientadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 간편성kanpyeonseongconveniencenoun
  • 간편화kanpyeonhwastreamliningnoun
  • 간편히kanpyeonhiconvenientlyadverb

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