Korean Conversation · Level 180
15 words
Korean word
신중하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsinjunghada
Meaning
- adjectivecareful
Example
결정을 내릴 때는 신중해야 한다.kyeol jeong eul nae ril ttae neun sin jung hae ya han da
You should be careful when making a decision.
More examples
투자할 때는 신중해야 한다.tu ja hal ttae neun sin jung hae ya han da
You should be careful when investing.
Core concept
Pausing to consider possible results carefully before making a choice or taking action.
Common phrases
신중한 결정sin jung han kyeol jeong
careful decision
신중한 태도sin jung han tae do
careful attitude
판단에 신중하다pan da ne sin jung ha da
careful in judgment
Similar words
조심스럽다chosimseureoptta: Acting cautiously to avoid danger, mistakes, or unwanted trouble.
사려 깊다saryeo kiptta: Showing deep thoughtfulness about other people and what may happen later.
Definition in Korean
실수나 피해를 줄이기 위해 말이나 행동을 쉽게 하지 않고 미리 생각을 거치는 태도.sil su na pi hae reul chu ri gi wi hae ma ri na haeng dong eul swip kke ha ji an ko mi ri saeng ga geul keo chi neun tae do
Word origin
The word developed from a Sino-Korean expression associated with being careful and taking matters seriously, which matches its use for thoughtful conduct.
Usage tips
- It is a useful choice when English careful feels too broad and the context highlights thoughtfulness before action rather than simple physical safety.
Other meanings
- cautiousadjective
Opposites
- 경솔하다kyeongsolhadarashadjective
- 성급하다seonggeupadahastyadjective
Related words
- 신중함sinjunghamcarefulnessnoun
- 신중히sinjunghicarefullyadverb