Korean word

깨끗하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkaekkeutada

Meaning

  • adjectiveclean

Example

화장실이 깨끗해요.hwa jang si ri kkae kkeu tae yo

The bathroom is clean.

Illustration for 깨끗하다 (clean)

More examples

식당이 깨끗해요.sik ttang i kkae kkeu tae yo

The restaurant is clean.

Core concept

A visibly fresh and orderly condition with no dirt or unpleasant mess.

Common phrases

  • 깨끗한 식당kkae kkeu tan sik ttang

    clean restaurant

  • 깨끗한 주방kkae kkeu tan chu bang

    clean kitchen

  • 깨끗한 이불kkae kkeu tan i bul

    clean bedding

Similar words

깔끔하다kkalkkeumhada: An orderly look has little clutter and seems carefully maintained.
청결하다cheonggyeolhada: A clean state has no dirt or germs and is kept that way.
위생적이다wisaengjeogida: A hygienic setting meets health standards and keeps people safe.
단정하다tanjeonghada: Well-kept clothes and respectful behavior give a polished impression.

Definition in Korean

보이는 모습이나 상태가 깔끔하고 청결하여 불편함이 없을 때 쓰는 형용사po i neun mo seu bi na sang tae ga kkal kkeum ha go cheong gyeol ha yeo pul pyeon ha mi eop sseul ttae sseu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

깨끗하다 (kkaekkeutada, "clean") is a native Korean adjective formed from 깨끗 (kkaekkeu, "clean") and 하다 (tada, "make or do").

Usage tips

  • For everyday conversation, it is a useful word for giving simple, friendly praise to a room, classroom, or other place.

Other meanings

  • hygienicadjective
  • neatadjective

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