TOPIK · Level 263
15 words
Korean word
인간적
Pronunciation
Romanizationinganjeok
Meaning
- adjectivehumane
Example
그의 태도는 인간적이지 않다.keu ui tae do neun in gan jeo gi ji an ta
His attitude is not humane.
More examples
그의 말투는 참 인간적이다.keu ui mal tu neun cham in gan jeo gi da
His way of speaking is truly humane.
Core concept
It presents a person as warm, considerate, and responsive to others.
Common phrases
인간적인 태도in gan jeo gin tae do
humane attitude
인간적인 대우in gan jeo gin tae u
humane treatment
인간적인 모습in gan jeo gin mo seup
human aspect
Similar words
다정하다tajeonghada: Kind and affectionate in a gentle way that makes others feel valued.
인정많다injeongmanta: Deeply caring toward people and ready to help or comfort them.
인간다운ingandaun: Showing the compassion and self-control expected of a decent human being.
Definition in Korean
사람다운 마음이나 태도, 다른 사람에게 따뜻하고 배려하는 성질을 말한다.sa ram da un ma eu mi na tae do ta reun sa ra me ge tta tteu ta go pae ryeo ha neun seong ji reul mal han da
Word origin
It combines a Sino-Korean element meaning human with an adjective-forming suffix, extending human-related qualities to humane concern.
Usage tips
- English learners often use human for what relates to people, but this Korean adjective can praise a person's warmth and care, so it often matches humane rather than merely human.
Other meanings
- compassionateadjective
- humanadjective
Opposites
- 비인간적piinganjeokinhumaneadjective
- 무정한mujeonghanheartlessadjective
Related words
- 인간성inganseonghumanitynoun
- 인간미inganmihuman warmthnoun
- 인간화inganhwahumanizationnoun