Korean word

소중하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsojunghada

Meaning

  • adjectiveprecious

Example

이 편지는 나에게 소중해요.i pyeon ji neun na e ge so jung hae yo

This letter is precious to me.

Illustration for 소중하다 (precious)

More examples

아이의 한마디가 부모에게는 소중해요.a i ui han ma di ga pu mo e ge neun so jung hae yo

A child's single remark is precious to their parents.

Core concept

Something held so dear that losing it feels hard to imagine replacing it.

Common phrases

  • 소중한 마음so jung han ma eum

    precious feelings

  • 소중한 인연so jung han i nyeon

    precious connection

  • 소중한 장소so jung han chang so

    precious place

Similar words

중요하다chungyohada: Being needed or able to change what happens.
귀중하다kwijunghada: Having high value and needing to be kept safe.

Definition in Korean

개인에게 특별한 가치가 있어 다른 것으로 쉽게 대신할 수 없다고 느끼는 상태를 나타내는 말.kae i ne ge teuk ppyeol han ka chi ga i sseo ta reun keo seu ro swip kke tae sin hal ssu eop tta go neu kki neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun mal

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean origin combines the ideas of a matter and importance, giving the word its sense of being precious.

Usage tips

  • Korean speakers use this word for things that carry personal memories, such as a family photo or a handmade card.

Other meanings

  • irreplaceableadjective
  • valuableadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 소중함sojunghampreciousnessnoun
  • 소중하게sojunghagedearlyadverb

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