Korean word

원만하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationwonmanhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveamicable

Example

문제는 서로의 양보로 원만하게 해결되었다.mun je neun seo ro ui yang bo ro won man ha ge hae gyeol doe eot tta

The problem was resolved amicably through mutual concessions.

Illustration for 원만하다 (amicable)

More examples

두 사람은 원만한 대화를 나눴다.tu sa ra meun won man han tae hwa reul na nwot tta

The two had an amicable conversation.

Core concept

Different people or interests come together peacefully and work without trouble.

Common phrases

  • 관계가 원만하다kwan gye ga won man ha da

    have an amicable relationship

  • 원만한 성격won man han seong gyeok

    amicable personality

  • 가정 분위기가 원만하다ka jeong pu nwi gi ga won man ha da

    have a harmonious family atmosphere

Similar words

조화롭다chohwaroptta: Separate parts work well together and create a pleasing sense of unity.
원활하다wonhwalhada: An activity or procedure proceeds easily without getting held up.
화목하다hwamokada: Family members or companions live together in a warm and friendly way.
무난하다munanhada: Something is acceptable because it avoids major trouble, risk, or criticism.

Definition in Korean

문제나 사람들 사이의 관계가 갈등 없이 조화롭고 원활하게 이루어지는 상태를 이르는 형용사.mun je na sa ram deul sa i ui kwan gye ga kal tteung eop ssi cho hwa rop kko won hwal ha ge i ru eo ji neun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Its traditional formation joins the notions of roundness and fullness, creating an image of a complete whole with no sharp conflict.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, it often presents a smooth outcome as a quality of the relationship or process, not just as the absence of open fighting.

Other meanings

  • peacefuladjective
  • harmoniousadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 원만함wonmanhamamicabilitynoun

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