Korean word

담담하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtamdamhada

Meaning

  • adjectivecalm

Example

그녀는 담담하게 시험 결과를 받아들였다.keu nyeo neun tam dam ha ge si heom kyeol gwa reul pa da deu ryeot tta

She calmly accepted the test results.

Illustration for 담담하다 (calm)

More examples

병원에서 그녀는 담담한 태도로 의사를 기다렸다.pyeong wo ne seo keu nyeo neun tam dam han tae do ro ui sa reul ki da ryeot tta

At the hospital, she calmly waited for the doctor.

Core concept

A steady, unshowy response in which strong feelings stay beneath the surface.

Common phrases

  • 표정이 담담하다pyo jeong i tam dam ha da

    have a calm expression

  • 담담한 태도tam dam han tae do

    calm attitude

  • 담담한 반응tam dam han pa neung

    calm reaction

Similar words

차분하다chabunhada: Creates a calm, steady impression through an unhurried voice, manner, or atmosphere.
침착하다chimchakada: Maintains self-control and makes clear decisions in a tense or difficult situation.
무덤덤하다mudeomdeomhada: Reacts with little visible interest, emotion, or surprise to what happens.

Definition in Korean

감정을 격하게 드러내지 않고 담담하게 받아들이거나 말하는 태도를 나타내는 형용사.kam jeong eul kyeo ka ge teu reo nae ji an ko tam dam ha ge pa da deu ri geo na mal ha neun tae do reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean base is associated with a light or subdued quality, and adding the common hada formation gives the adjective its sense of restrained composure.

Usage tips

  • English calm can suggest control during danger, while this word often highlights an unshaken, plain response to news or events.

Other meanings

  • matter-of-factadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 담담함tamdamhamcalmnessnoun
  • 담담하게tamdamhagecalmlyadverb

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