Korean word

강렬하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkangnyeolhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveintense

Example

그 향기가 강렬해요.keu hyang gi ga kang nyeol hae yo

The scent is intense.

Illustration for 강렬하다 (intense)

More examples

그 강렬한 향기가 오래 남아요.keu kang nyeol han hyang gi ga o rae na ma yo

The intense scent lingers for a long time.

Core concept

A very strong sensory or emotional impression that leaves a lasting memory.

Common phrases

  • 강렬한 인상kang nyeol han in sang

    intense impression

  • 강렬한 향기kang nyeol han hyang gi

    intense fragrance

  • 강렬한 색채kang nyeol han saek chae

    intense colors

Similar words

강하다kanghada: Having great physical strength or a powerful effect.
진하다chinhada: Having a concentrated taste, color, or aroma with a strong presence.
짙다chittta: Having a deep, dense quality in color, scent, light, or shadow.
선명하다seonmyeonghada: Showing sharp, well-defined details that are easy to see.

Definition in Korean

향기나 빛깔, 느낌 등이 매우 강해 쉽게 잊히지 않고 강한 인상을 주는 상태를 가리키는 형용사.hyang gi na pit kkal neu kkim teung i mae u kang hae swip kke i chi ji an ko kang han in sang eul chu neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

강렬 (gangnyeol, "strong and fierce") joins 하다 (hada, "to do") to create an adjective describing a powerful effect.

Usage tips

  • The word can praise a memorable effect in an advertisement or criticize one that feels overwhelming in a review, so nearby context shows the attitude.

Other meanings

  • fierceadjective
  • vividadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 강렬함kangnyeolhamintensitynoun
  • 강렬하게kangnyeolhageintenselyadverb

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