Korean word

다정

Pronunciation

Romanizationtajeong

Meaning

  • adjectivekind

Example

우리 선생님은 다정하세요.u ri seon saeng ni meun ta jeong ha se yo

Our teacher is kind.

Illustration for 다정 (kind)

More examples

그는 아기를 돌볼 때 항상 다정한 보살핌을 보였다.keu neun a gi reul tol bol ttae hang sang ta jeong han po sal pi meul po yeot tta

He always showed gentle care when looking after the baby.

Core concept

A gentle human warmth that brings friendliness and affection into relationships.

Common phrases

  • 다정한 태도ta jeong han tae do

    kind attitude

  • 다정한 말씨ta jeong han mal ssi

    kind words

  • 다정한 보살핌ta jeong han po sal pim

    loving care

Similar words

자상하다chasanghada: Caring and thoughtful about small details while looking after someone.
상냥하다sangnyanghada: Gentle and soft in speech or manner, making interactions pleasant.
친근하다chingeunhada: Easy to approach and comfortable to be around because of a familiar, friendly manner.
따뜻하다ttatteutada: Emotionally warm and comforting, creating a sense of ease and reassurance.

Definition in Korean

사람에게 따뜻한 마음으로 친근하고 애정을 가지고 대하는 상태나 성격sa ra me ge tta tteu tan ma eu meu ro chin geun ha go ae jeong eul ka ji go tae ha neun sang tae na seong gyeok

Word origin

No reliable origin is established for 다정 (dajeong, "warm and affectionate"), so learners can connect the word directly with a warm and caring attitude toward others.

Usage tips

  • It often sounds most natural when there is some personal closeness, rather than when describing a brief interaction with a stranger.

Other meanings

  • friendlyadjective
  • lovingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 다정다감tajeongdagamwarm-heartedadjective
  • 다정함tajeonghamkindnessnoun

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