Korean word

익숙하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationikssukada

Meaning

  • adjectivebe familiar with

Example

저는 한국 문화에 익숙해요.cheo neun han guk mun hwa e ik ssu kae yo

I am familiar with Korean culture.

Illustration for 익숙하다 (be familiar with)

More examples

새 직장 생활에 익숙해요.sae chik jjang saeng hwa re ik ssu kae yo

I am familiar with life at my new job.

Core concept

Something feels comfortable and no longer unfamiliar after repeated experience.

Common phrases

  • 환경에 익숙하다hwan gyeong e ik ssu ka da

    be familiar with the environment

  • 익숙한 표정ik ssu kan pyo jeong

    familiar expression

  • 시스템에 익숙하다si seu te me ik ssu ka da

    be familiar with the system

Similar words

친숙하다chinsukada: Known well enough over time to feel familiar, comfortable, and easy to approach.
낯익다nachiktta: Seeming familiar because the face, place, or sound has been encountered before.
능숙하다neungsukada: Showing strong practical skill by carrying out an activity confidently and efficiently.

Definition in Korean

오랜 경험이나 반복으로 인해 낯설지 않고 편안하게 느끼는 상태를 나타내는 형용사o raen kyeong heo mi na pan bo geu ro in hae nat sseol ji an ko pyeo nan ha ge neu kki neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The exact historical formation is uncertain, but the word is associated with a Korean root meaning to become accustomed, which helps explain its sense of familiarity.

Usage tips

  • This word describes comfort with a person, place, or culture, and does not by itself mean being skilled at doing something.

Other meanings

  • familiaradjective

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