Korean word

안정

Pronunciation

Romanizationanjeong

Meaning

  • nounstability

Example

일자리에서 안정이 가장 중요해요.il ja ri e seo an jeong i ka jang chung yo hae yo

At work, stability is most important.

Illustration for 안정 (stability)

More examples

정서적 안정을 위해 친구와 얘기했어요.cheong seo jeok an jeong eul wi hae chin gu wa yae gi hae sseo yo

I talked with a friend to feel emotionally settled.

Core concept

A balanced state in which the mind or a situation remains settled and secure.

Common phrases

  • 정서적 안정cheong seo jeok an jeong

    emotional stability

  • 마음의 안정ma eu mui an jeong

    peace of mind

  • 심리적 안정sim ni jeok an jeong

    psychological stability

Similar words

안정감anjeonggam: A sense of comfort and security that helps the mind or body relax.
안전anjeon: A condition of being protected from danger, injury, or other harm.
평온pyeongon: A peaceful state with little noise, trouble, or emotional disturbance.

Definition in Korean

마음이나 기분이 편안하고 불안이 없는 상태ma eu mi na ki bu ni pyeo nan ha go pu ra ni eom neun sang tae

Word origin

The word 안정 (anjeong, "stability") joins Sino-Korean elements meaning comfortable and settled, which gives it the sense of becoming steady and peaceful.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect stability to describe jobs or systems, but this Korean noun also describes a person's settled feelings.

Other meanings

  • calmnessnoun
  • peace of mindnoun

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