Korean word

자유롭다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchayuroptta

Meaning

  • adjectivefree

Example

혼자 여행하면 자유로워요.hon ja yeo haeng ha myeon cha yu ro wo yo

If you travel alone, you are free.

Illustration for 자유롭다 (free)

More examples

이 집은 자유로운 분위기가 좋아요.i chi beun cha yu ro un pu nwi gi ga cho a yo

I like the open atmosphere of this house.

Core concept

A person has room to choose and act without being held back by control or other limits.

Common phrases

  • 자유로운 생활cha yu ro un saeng hwal

    free lifestyle

  • 자유로운 선택cha yu ro un seon taek

    free choice

  • 자유로운 분위기cha yu ro un pu nwi gi

    open atmosphere

Similar words

한가하다hangahada: Having few tasks to do and spare time available.
편하다pyeonhada: Feeling at ease because the body and mind are free from strain.
여유롭다yeoyuroptta: Having ample time, room, or money for a relaxed way of acting.

Definition in Korean

구속이나 제약이 없어 스스로 행동하거나 선택할 수 있는 상태를 이르는 형용사.ku so gi na che ya gi eop sseo seu seu ro haeng dong ha geo na seon tae kal ssu in neun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning freedom with a Korean adjective-forming suffix, creating the idea of being in a free or unrestricted state.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the English word free, which can also mean costing nothing, this adjective centers on freedom of action rather than price.

Other meanings

  • unrestrainedadjective
  • liberatedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 자유chayufreedomnoun
  • 자유롭게chayuropkkefreelyadverb
  • 자유주의chayujuuiliberalismnoun

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