Korean word

상쾌하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangkwaehada

Meaning

  • adjectiverefreshing

Example

아침 공기가 상쾌해요.a chim kong gi ga sang kwae hae yo

The morning air is refreshing.

Illustration for 상쾌하다 (refreshing)

More examples

샤워를 하고 나니까 기분이 상쾌해졌어요.sya wo reul ha go na ni kka ki bu ni sang kwae hae jeo sseo yo

After taking a shower, I feel refreshed.

Core concept

The bright, clean feeling that comes when a person's mind or mood becomes clear and refreshed.

Common phrases

  • 상쾌한 공기sang kwae han kong gi

    refreshing air

  • 상쾌한 기분sang kwae han ki bun

    refreshing mood

  • 상쾌한 아침sang kwae han a chim

    refreshing morning

Similar words

시원하다siwonhada: Feeling pleasantly refreshed by cool air, a cold drink, or a cool taste.
개운하다kaeunhada: Feeling light and refreshed after tiredness or discomfort has gone away.
상큼하다sangkeumhada: Having a crisp, fresh taste or scent that brings a lively feeling.
쾌적하다kwaejeokada: Describing a place or atmosphere that feels comfortable and free from unpleasantness.

Definition in Korean

머리나 기분이 맑아지고 산뜻해지는 상태를 가리키는 형용사meo ri na ki bu ni mal ga ji go san tteu tae ji neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It developed from the Sino-Korean elements for being clear and feeling good, followed by the common Korean adjective-forming element.

Usage tips

  • A useful TOPIK distinction is that this word focuses on a refreshed mind or mood, while cool temperature is only one possible setting.

Other meanings

  • exhilaratingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 상쾌함sangkwaehamfreshnessnoun
  • 상쾌하게sangkwaehagerefreshinglyadverb

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