Korean word

사이좋다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaijota

Meaning

  • adjectiveget along well

Example

우리 가족은 사이가 좋아요.u ri ka jo geun sa i ga cho a yo

Our family gets along well.

Illustration for 사이좋다 (get along well)

More examples

이웃과 사이좋다면 생활이 편하다.i ut kkwa sa i jo ta myeon saeng hwa ri pyeon ha da

If you get along well with your neighbors, life is comfortable.

Core concept

A close, friendly relationship in which people do not often quarrel.

Common phrases

  • 부부는 사이좋다pu bu neun sa i jo ta

    get along well as a married couple

  • 학교 친구들과도 사이좋다hak kkyo chin gu deul gwa do sa i jo ta

    get along well with school friends, too

Similar words

친하다chinhada: People who know each other well can interact in a relaxed, easy way.
친밀하다chinmilhada: People feel emotionally close, with little distance between them.
원만하다wonmanhada: Relationships and dealings are smooth, peaceful, and free of serious conflict.
화목하다hwamokada: A family or group has a warm, united atmosphere with few quarrels.

Definition in Korean

서로 간의 관계가 다툼 없이 친밀하고 우호적인 상태를 이르는 형용사.seo ro ka nui kwan gye ga ta tum eop ssi chin mil ha go u ho jeo gin sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines a noun meaning relationship with an adjective meaning good, giving the idea of a good relationship.

Usage tips

  • When a group such as a family is the subject, this adjective describes how its members relate to one another rather than saying that each person is simply good.

Opposites

  • 냉담하다naengdamhadacoldadjective

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