Korean word

깔끔하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkalkkeumhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveneat

Example

그는 항상 깔끔해요.keu neun hang sang kkal kkeum hae yo

He is always neat.

Illustration for 깔끔하다 (neat)

More examples

방이 깔끔해요.pang i kkal kkeum hae yo

The room is neat.

Core concept

A clean-looking arrangement with nothing distracting, giving a calm and well-kept impression.

Common phrases

  • 깔끔한 집kkal kkeum han chip

    neat house

  • 깔끔한 정리kkal kkeum han cheong ni

    neat organization

  • 깔끔한 머리kkal kkeum han meo ri

    neat hair

Similar words

깨끗하다kkaekkeutada: A hygienic condition contains no visible dirt or unwanted waste.
단정하다tanjeonghada: Neat clothing, speech, or conduct creates a proper and respectful impression.
정갈하다cheonggalhada: A carefully arranged appearance stays simple and balanced without excessive decoration.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 방, 옷차림, 태도 등이 정돈되어 있어 보기 좋고 단정한 상태를 가리키는 형용사.mul geo ni na pang ot cha rim tae do teung i cheong don doe eo i sseo po gi cho ko tan jeong han sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The adjective combines 깔끔 (kkalkkeum, "neat and tidy") with 하다 (hada, "to do or be"), turning a crisp uncluttered state into a descriptive word.

Usage tips

  • It often gives a positive overall judgment, so it can describe a polished presentation or a well-organized way of handling a task.

Other meanings

  • cleanadjective
  • orderlyadjective
  • well-keptadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 깔끔함kkalkkeumhamneatnessnoun

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