Korean word

건전하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeonjeonhada

Meaning

  • adjectivehealthy

Example

그는 건전한 취미를 가지고 있다.keu neun keon jeon han chwi mi reul ka ji go it tta

He has a healthy hobby.

Illustration for 건전하다 (healthy)

More examples

그는 건전한 소비 습관을 기르려고 노력한다.keu neun keon jeon han so bi seup kkwa neul ki reu ryeo go no ryeo kan da

He tries to develop healthy consumption habits.

Core concept

Something is healthy because it is balanced, harmless, and not excessive.

Common phrases

  • 건전한 여가 생활keon jeon han yeo ga saeng hwal

    healthy leisure life

  • 건전한 소비 습관keon jeon han so bi seup kkwan

    healthy consumption habits

  • 건전한 가치관keon jeon han ka chi gwan

    healthy values

Similar words

안전하다anjeonhada: Not likely to cause injury or loss in a given situation.
건강하다keonganghada: Physically well, with a sound body and good recovery from illness.

Definition in Korean

유해하거나 과도하지 않고 건전한 상태나 성질을 나타내는 형용사.yu hae ha geo na kwa do ha ji an ko keon jeon han sang tae na seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The adjective 건전하다 (geonjeonhada, "to be sound or wholesome") comes from Sino-Korean 건전 (geonjeon, "soundness or wholesomeness") plus 하다 (hada, "to form an adjective").

Usage tips

  • This word is useful for describing hobbies, lifestyles, opinions, and other choices, not only physical health.

Other meanings

  • decentadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 건전함keonjeonhamhealthinessnoun
  • 건전성keonjeonseongsoundnessnoun

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