Korean word

적당히

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheokttanghi

Meaning

  • adverbin moderation

Example

술은 적당히 마세요.su reun cheok ttang hi ma se yo

Please drink alcohol in moderation.

Illustration for 적당히 (in moderation)

More examples

온도는 적당히 조절하세요.on do neun cheok ttang hi cho jeol ha se yo

Please adjust the temperature appropriately.

Core concept

Keeping an amount or behavior at a suitable level, with neither too much nor too little.

Common phrases

  • 적당히 조절하다cheok ttang hi cho jeol ha da

    adjust appropriately

  • 적당히 쉬다cheok ttang hi swi da

    rest moderately

  • 적당히 유지하다cheok ttang hi yu ji ha da

    maintain at a suitable level

Similar words

적절히cheokjjeolhi: Doing something in a way that suits the situation or purpose makes it appropriate.
알맞게almatkke: Adjusting an amount to suit the conditions or intended use sets it at the right level.
지나치지 않게chinachiji anke: Keeping an amount or action from going beyond what is needed prevents excess.

Definition in Korean

정도나 상황에 맞게 지나침과 부족함이 없는 알맞은 상태를 나타내는 부사.cheong do na sang hwang e mat kke chi na chim gwa pu jo ka mi eom neun al ma jeun sang tae reul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

It comes from the Sino-Korean compound meaning suitable or fitting, with the adverb-forming suffix -hi added.

Usage tips

  • Because it gives no exact limit, speakers often add a number or clear measure when precision matters.

Other meanings

  • sparinglyadverb

Opposites

  • 과도하게kwadohageexcessivelyadverb
  • 심하게simhageseverelyadverb

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