Korean word

당당하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtangdanghada

Meaning

  • adjectiveconfident

Example

그는 당당하게 발표했다.keu neun tang dang ha ge pal pyo haet tta

He gave his presentation confidently.

Illustration for 당당하다 (confident)

More examples

그는 면접에서 당당했다.keu neun myeon jeo be seo tang dang haet tta

He was confident in the interview.

Core concept

A calm, dignified presence that expresses itself openly rather than shrinking back.

Common phrases

  • 자세가 당당하다cha se ga tang dang ha da

    confident posture

  • 태도가 당당하다tae do ga tang dang ha da

    confident attitude

Similar words

자신감 있다chasingam ittta: Confidence in personal abilities and judgments creates a strong sense of certainty.
태연하다taeyeonhada: Remaining calm and untroubled in a tense moment shows a composed state.
당차다tangchada: Bold determination leads to clear actions and firm decisions.
건방지다keonbangjida: Arrogant behavior treats other people with disrespect and poor manners.

Definition in Korean

침착하고 위엄이 있어 남 앞에서 주저하지 않고 자신을 표현하는 상태.chim cha ka go wi eo mi i sseo nam a pe seo chu jeo ha ji an ko cha si neul pyo hyeon ha neun sang tae

Word origin

당당 (dangdang, "dignified and imposing") is a Sino-Korean form joined with 하다 (hada, "to be or do"), giving the adjective its sense of confident composure.

Usage tips

  • In interviews and presentations, this word often praises a speaker's manner, while casual use between close friends can sound somewhat formal.

Opposites

Related words

  • 당당함tangdanghamconfidencenoun
  • 당당하게tangdanghageconfidentlyadverb

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