Korean word

잘살다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchalsalda

Meaning

  • verbbe well-off

Example

그는 어릴 때부터 부모님 덕분에 잘살았다.keu neun eo ril ttae bu teo pu mo nim teok ppu ne chal sa rat tta

He was well-off thanks to his parents from a young age.

Illustration for 잘살다 (be well-off)

More examples

그는 사업에 성공해서 지금 잘살고 있다.keu neun sa eo be seong gong hae seo chi geum chal sal go it tta

He succeeded in business, so he now lives comfortably.

Core concept

A life with enough financial room and good conditions to live comfortably without constant worry.

Common phrases

  • 경제적으로 잘살다kyeong je jeo geu ro chal sal da

    be well-off financially

  • 유복하게 잘살다yu bo ka ge chal sal da

    live comfortably

Similar words

부유하게 살다puyuhage salda: Substantial wealth or income allows a person to live without money worries.
풍족하게 살다pungjokage salda: Plentiful daily necessities make life feel free from want.
넉넉하게 살다neongneokage salda: Enough money and time provide a calm and secure way of living.

Definition in Korean

수입이나 생활 조건이 좋아서 생활이 넉넉하고 편히 지내다su i bi na saeng hwal cho geo ni cho a seo saeng hwa ri neong neo ka go pyeon hi chi nae da

Word origin

It combines the Korean adverb meaning well with the verb meaning to live, linking good living conditions to the idea of living well.

Usage tips

  • English well-off usually focuses on money, while this expression can also reflect overall living conditions and ease.

Other meanings

  • live happilyverb

Opposites

  • 못살다motssaldabe poorverb

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