Korean word

다정하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtajeonghada

Meaning

  • adjectivekind

Example

그는 항상 다정해요.keu neun hang sang ta jeong hae yo

He is always kind.

Illustration for 다정하다 (kind)

More examples

아이들이 다정한 선생님을 좋아해요.a i deu ri ta jeong han seon saeng ni meul cho a hae yo

The children like their kind teacher.

Core concept

A soft, caring attitude that makes another person feel noticed and valued.

Common phrases

  • 다정한 사람ta jeong han sa ram

    kind person

  • 다정한 말투ta jeong han mal tu

    kind tone

  • 다정한 성격ta jeong han seong gyeok

    kind personality

Similar words

친절하다chinjeolhada: Treating people courteously and willingly offering help when they need it.
자상하다chasanghada: Taking thoughtful care of someone by noticing small needs and looking after them.
상냥하다sangnyanghada: Speaking and behaving gently in a way that puts people at ease.
따뜻하다ttatteutada: Giving a sense of comfort through a warm, welcoming attitude.

Definition in Korean

상대의 기분을 살피며 부드럽고 다정하게 대하는 성격이나 태도를 가리키는 형용사sang dae ui ki bu neul sal pi myeo pu deu reop kko ta jeong ha ge tae ha neun seong gyeo gi na tae do reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

다정 (dajeong, "warm affection") is joined to 하다 (hada, "to be or do") to make an adjective describing someone whose manner is warm and affectionate.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe both a person's character and a single caring action, which makes it useful when talking about gentle behavior in relationships.

Other meanings

  • affectionateadjective

Opposites

  • 무뚝뚝하다muttukttukadabluntadjective
  • 쌀쌀맞다ssalssalmatttacoldadjective

Related words

  • 다정함tajeonghamkindnessnoun
  • 다정하게tajeonghagekindlyadverb

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