Korean word

여유롭다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeoyuroptta

Meaning

  • adjectiverelaxed

Example

오늘은 시간이 여유로워서 천천히 걸었어요.o neu reun si ga ni yeo yu ro wo seo cheon cheon hi keo reo sseo yo

Today, I had plenty of time, so I walked slowly.

Illustration for 여유롭다 (relaxed)

More examples

카페 창가에 앉아 있어도 마음이 여유롭다.ka pe chang ga e an ja i sseo do ma eu mi yeo yu rop tta

Even when I sit by the cafe window, I feel relaxed.

Core concept

A comfortable sense of having resources and room to act at an unhurried pace.

Common phrases

  • 여유로운 분위기yeo yu ro un pu nwi gi

    relaxed atmosphere

  • 걸음이 여유롭다keo reu mi yeo yu rop tta

    leisurely gait

  • 표정이 여유롭다pyo jeong i yeo yu rop tta

    relaxed expression

Similar words

느긋하다neugeutada: Easygoing and patient, taking time instead of acting in a hurry.
여유 있다yeoyu ittta: Leaving a useful reserve of time or resources for later needs.
넉넉하다neongneokada: Containing a generous amount that can be used freely without becoming scarce.

Definition in Korean

시간·돈·공간 따위가 넉넉하여 부담이나 걱정이 적은 상태를 뜻하는 형용사.si gan ton kong gan tta wi ga neong neo ka yeo pu da mi na keok jjeong i cheo geun sang tae reul tteu ta neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from the Korean noun for extra room or capacity and a suffix that means possessing that quality.

Usage tips

  • This word can describe both practical conditions and the calm manner they allow, so it is useful beyond descriptions of people.

Other meanings

  • spaciousadjective
  • leisurelyadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 여유yeoyuleewaynoun
  • 여유롭게yeoyuropkkeleisurelyadverb

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