Korean Conversation · Level 205
15 words
Korean word
연하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationyeonhada
Meaning
- adjectivelight
Example
그 색이 연해요.keu sae gi yeon hae yo
That color is light.
More examples
이 커피가 연해요.i keo pi ga yeon hae yo
This coffee is light.
Core concept
A quality that feels faint, gentle, or low in strength rather than bold or concentrated.
Common phrases
색이 연해요sae gi yeon hae yo
light in color
맛이 연해요ma si yeon hae yo
mild in taste
Similar words
엷다yeoltta: Pale because the color, flavor, or smell has little depth.
옅다yeottta: Not strong or prominent enough to stand out clearly.
순하다sunhada: Gentle in character and mild rather than strong in taste.
Definition in Korean
빛깔·냄새·맛·성질 따위의 농도나 강함이 적어 옅고 약한 상태를 뜻하는 형용사.pit kkal naem sae mat seong jil tta wi ui nong do na kang ha mi cheo geo yeot kko ya kan sang tae reul tteu ta neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
The historical origin of this adjective is uncertain, and no reliable decomposition is needed to understand its modern meaning.
Usage tips
- One Korean adjective covers low intensity in colors, smells, tastes, and other qualities, so the best English choice depends on the context.
Other meanings
- mildadjective
Opposites
- 진하다chinhadastrongadjective
Related words
- 연해지다yeonhaejidabecome lighterverb