Korean Conversation · Level 103
15 words
Korean word
세다
Pronunciation
Romanizationseda
Meaning
- adjectivestrong
Example
바람이 세다.pa ra mi se da
The wind is strong.
More examples
그는 힘이 세다.keu neun hi mi se da
He is strong.
Core concept
Something moves forcefully or makes a strong impression on the senses.
Common phrases
힘이 세다hi mi se da
strong
향이 세다hyang i se da
strong
성격이 세다seong gyeo gi se da
strong
Similar words
강하다kanghada: Means having a strong quality or effect that is clearly felt.
심하다simhada: Means being unusually severe or harsh, often beyond what is normal.
진하다chinhada: Means having a concentrated taste, smell, color, feeling, or mood.
Definition in Korean
힘이나 기세가 크다, 바람·물·소리·맛 따위의 강도를 나타내는 형용사hi mi na ki se ga keu da pa ram mul so ri mat tta wi ui kang do reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
세다 (seda, "strong") is a native Korean word whose basic idea of great force extends to the intensity of wind, water, sound, and taste.
Usage tips
- When 세다 (seda, "strong") describes wind, sound, water, or taste, the surrounding noun reveals that it refers to intensity.