TOPIK · Level 344
15 words
Korean word
엄숙하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationeomsukada
Meaning
- adjectivesolemn
Example
장례식은 엄숙해야 합니다.chang nye si geun eom su kae ya ham ni da
The funeral must be solemn.
More examples
회의 시작에 참석자들이 엄숙한 표정으로 앉아 있었다.hoe ui si ja ge cham seok jja deu ri eom su kan pyo jeong eu ro an ja i sseot tta
At the start of the meeting, the participants sat with solemn expressions.
Core concept
A respectful, serious atmosphere or manner that gives an important moment its full weight.
Common phrases
장례식이 엄숙하다chang nye si gi eom su ka da
solemn funeral
분위기가 엄숙하다pu nwi gi ga eom su ka da
solemn atmosphere
표정이 엄숙하다pyo jeong i eom su ka da
solemn expression
Similar words
진지하다chinjihada: Showing that a matter receives full attention and sincere effort.
숙연하다sugyeonhada: Filled with a quiet, heavy mood that causes people to fall silent.
차분하다chabunhada: Having a settled manner that keeps thoughts, movements, or speech under control.
정중하다cheongjunghada: Behaving with courteous respect suited to the social situation.
Definition in Korean
중요한 의식이나 순간에 경건함과 무게를 드러내는 태도나 분위기를 이르는 형용사.chung yo han ui si gi na sun ga ne kyeong geon ham gwa mu ge reul teu reo nae neun tae do na pu nwi gi reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
This Sino-Korean adjective combines elements associated with strict seriousness and quiet composure, fitting its use for solemn occasions.
Usage tips
- English learners can use solemn for ceremonies, memorials, and other moments that call for respectful seriousness rather than ordinary formality.
Other meanings
- graveadjective
Opposites
- 경박하다kyeongbakadafrivolousadjective
- 천박하다cheonbakadavulgaradjective
Related words
- 엄숙함eomsukamsolemnitynoun
- 엄숙하게eomsukagesolemnlyadverb