Korean word

고요하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkoyohada

Meaning

  • adjectivequiet

Example

밤에는 집이 고요해요.pa me neun chi bi ko yo hae yo

The house is quiet at night.

Illustration for 고요하다 (quiet)

More examples

도서관은 항상 고요해요.to seo gwa neun hang sang ko yo hae yo

The library is always quiet.

Core concept

Quietness that feels settled and peaceful, with no disturbance in the surroundings or the mind.

Common phrases

  • 고요한 밤ko yo han pam

    quiet night

  • 고요한 분위기ko yo han pu nwi gi

    quiet atmosphere

  • 고요한 아침ko yo han a chim

    quiet morning

Similar words

조용하다choyonghada: Describes a place where little noise or activity creates a peaceful, comfortable atmosphere.
차분하다chabunhada: Describes a person, voice, or manner that stays composed and steady.

Definition in Korean

소란이나 소음 없이 마음이나 분위기가 잔잔하고 안정된 상태이다.so ra ni na so eum eop ssi ma eu mi na pu nwi gi ga chan jan ha go an jeong doen sang tae i da

Word origin

Goyo means stillness in native Korean, and adding hada turns that noun into a word describing something as still and calm.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, the useful distinction is that this adjective highlights a serene setting or settled feeling, not just the absence of sound.

Other meanings

  • silentadjective
  • peacefuladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 고요함koyohamquietnessnoun
  • 고요히koyohiquietlyadverb
  • 고요해지다koyohaejidabecome quietverb

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