Korean word

멋지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeotjjida

Meaning

  • adjectivegreat

Example

이 카페 분위기가 멋지다.i ka pe pu nwi gi ga meot jji da

The atmosphere at this cafe is great.

Illustration for 멋지다 (great)

More examples

그 배우의 옷차림이 멋지다.keu pae u ui ot cha ri mi meot jji da

That actor's outfit is great.

Core concept

A polished, appealing quality stands out in the look or atmosphere of something.

Common phrases

  • 옷이 멋지다o si meot jji da

    great clothes

  • 풍경이 멋지다pung gyeong i meot jji da

    great scenery

  • 헤어스타일이 멋지다he eo seu ta i ri meot jji da

    great hairstyle

Similar words

멋있다meosittta: Looking attractive and confident through a striking appearance or manner.
매력적이다maeryeokjjeogida: Having a quality that draws interest and makes people feel fondness.
세련되다seryeondoeda: Showing refined taste through a neat, balanced, and well-finished look.
화려하다hwaryeohada: Being bright, richly decorated, and made to attract immediate attention.

Definition in Korean

세련된 스타일이나 분위기, 또는 그로 인해 느껴지는 매력이 뚜렷하게 드러나는 상태를 이르는 형용사.se ryeon doen seu ta i ri na pu nwi gi tto neun keu ro in hae neu kkyeo ji neun mae ryeo gi ttu ryeo ta ge teu reo na neun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

멋 (meot, "style and charm") combines with 지다 (jjida, "to become") to describe something taking on a stylish, appealing quality.

Usage tips

  • For a native English speaker, the useful contrast is that this adjective can praise a setting's atmosphere as naturally as a person's style.

Other meanings

  • cooladjective
  • stylishadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 멋meotstylenoun
  • 멋부리다meotppuridadress stylishlyverb
  • 멋쟁이meotjjaengistylish personnoun

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