Korean word

느긋하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationneugeutada

Meaning

  • adjectiverelaxed

Example

그는 항상 느긋해요.keu neun hang sang neu geu tae yo

He is always relaxed.

Illustration for 느긋하다 (relaxed)

More examples

주말에는 느긋한 아침을 보내요.chu ma re neun neu geu tan a chi meul po nae yo

I spend a relaxed morning on weekends.

Core concept

A person or manner that stays at ease and does not rush.

Common phrases

  • 느긋한 걸음neu geu tan keo reum

    leisurely pace

  • 느긋한 아저씨neu geu tan a jeo ssi

    laid-back middle-aged man

  • 느긋한 하루neu geu tan ha ru

    leisurely day

Similar words

여유롭다yeoyuroptta: Having plenty of room or time, which makes life feel less pressured.
차분하다chabunhada: Showing a quiet, steady manner without becoming upset.

Definition in Korean

마음이나 행동에 여유가 있어 서두르지 않고 편하게 대하는 상태나 성질을 이르는 형용사.ma eu mi na haeng dong e yeo yu ga i sseo seo du reu ji an ko pyeon ha ge tae ha neun sang tae na seong ji reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It is a native Korean formation in which 느긋 (neugeu, "at ease") combines with 하다 (tada, "to form an adjective"), creating a word for an unhurried, comfortable state.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it can praise someone for not rushing, but the tone can also suggest that the person is taking things too slowly.

Other meanings

  • calmadjective

Opposites

  • 조급하다chogeupadaimpatientadjective

Related words

  • 느긋함neugeutamleisurelinessnoun
  • 느긋해지다neugeutaejidabecome relaxedverb

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