Korean word

쌀쌀하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationssalssalhada

Meaning

  • adjectivechilly

Example

오늘 아침 공기가 쌀쌀하네요.o neul a chim kong gi ga ssal ssal ha ne yo

The air is chilly this morning.

Illustration for 쌀쌀하다 (chilly)

More examples

저녁에 바깥이 쌀쌀해서 코트를 꺼냈어요.cheo nyeo ge pa kka chi ssal ssal hae seo ko teu reul kkeo nae sseo yo

It was chilly outside that evening, so I took out my coat.

Core concept

A gentle chill that touches the skin without causing strong shivering.

Common phrases

  • 쌀쌀한 날씨ssal ssal han nal ssi

    chilly weather

  • 쌀쌀한 바람ssal ssal han pa ram

    chilly wind

  • 쌀쌀한 아침ssal ssal han a chim

    chilly morning

Similar words

춥다chuptta: Low temperatures make the body feel cold and create a clear need for warmth.
서늘하다seoneulhada: Cool air or wind gives the skin a light, crisp sensation.
선선하다seonseonhada: Air or a breeze feels pleasantly cool, making the surroundings comfortable.

Definition in Korean

조금 서늘하고 차가운 기운이 느껴져 몸이 움츠러들 만큼은 아닌 상태를 이르는 형용사.cho geum seo neul ha go cha ga un ki u ni neu kkyeo jeo mo mi um cheu reo deul man keu meun a nin sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The exact origin is uncertain, though the repeated sounds in this native Korean word suggest a soft, lingering chill.

Usage tips

  • It can also describe a person or mood that feels distant and not welcoming, so the same word works for weather and social feeling.

Other meanings

  • unfriendlyadjective
  • coldadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 쌀쌀함ssalssalhamchillinessnoun
  • 쌀쌀맞다ssalssalmatttaunfriendlyadjective

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