Korean word

시원하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsiwonhada

Meaning

  • adjectivecool

Example

에어컨을 켜니까 방이 시원해졌어요.e eo keo neul kyeo ni kka pang i si won hae jeo sseo yo

The room became cool when the air conditioner was turned on.

Illustration for 시원하다 (cool)

More examples

창문을 열자마자 시원한 공기가 들어왔어요.chang mu neul yeol ja ma ja si won han kong gi ga teu reo wa sseo yo

As soon as we opened the window, cool air came in.

Core concept

Cool air, cold drinks, or a fresh breeze create a pleasant feeling of relief and refreshment.

Common phrases

  • 시원한 기분si won han ki bun

    refreshing feeling

  • 시원한 공기si won han kong gi

    cool air

Similar words

상쾌하다sangkwaehada: A fresh feeling clears the mind and lifts the mood.
선선하다seonseonhada: A gentle coolness in the air feels comfortable, especially on a warm day.
서늘하다seoneulhada: A light chill makes the air feel cold and can make a place seem eerie.
차갑다chagaptta: Very cold objects or drinks cause a strong cold sensation on the skin or in the mouth.

Definition in Korean

서늘하거나 상쾌한 기분과 온도를 가리키는 형용사로, 바람·냉기·시원한 맛에도 쓴다.seo neul ha geo na sang kwae han ki bun gwa on do reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa ro pa ram naeng gi si won han ma se do sseun da

Word origin

It is a native Korean adjective whose deeper historical origin is uncertain, with a core idea of coolness that feels refreshing.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English cool, it is not normally used to mean fashionable or impressive, so it mainly describes temperature and pleasant physical feelings.

Other meanings

  • feel refreshedverb
  • refreshingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 시원시원하다siwonsiwonhadarefreshingadjective

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