Korean word

만만하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmanmanhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveeasy

Example

이 기계는 만만해서 혼자서도 할 수 있다.i ki gye neun man man hae seo hon ja seo do hal ssu it tta

This machine is easy to use, so people can use it without help.

Illustration for 만만하다 (easy)

More examples

만만한 일이어서 금방 끝냈다.man man han i ri eo seo keum bang kkeun naet tta

Since the task was manageable, I finished it quickly.

Core concept

A task or object that takes little effort to handle and therefore feels easy to manage.

Common phrases

  • 만만한 일man man han il

    manageable task

  • 만만한 사람man man han sa ram

    unthreatening person

  • 만만한 태도man man han tae do

    accommodating attitude

Similar words

쉽다swiptta: Easy to do or understand because little effort or difficulty is involved.
간단하다kandanhada: Simple and clear because few parts or steps need attention.
수월하다suwolhada: Able to be completed smoothly without much trouble or struggle.
편하다pyeonhada: Comfortable physically or emotionally, with little discomfort or strain.

Definition in Korean

대상이나 일이 부담이 적어 쉽게 다룰 수 있다.tae sang i na i ri pu da mi cheo geo swip kke ta rul ssu it tta

Word origin

The native Korean base 만만 (manman, "manageable") combines with 하다 (hada, "to do") to form an adjective for something easy to deal with.

Usage tips

  • Using this adjective for someone may sound like underestimating them, making it a better choice for describing situations than people in formal settings.

Other meanings

  • easy to beatadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 만만함manmanhameasinessnoun

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