Korean word

적응하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheogeunghada

Meaning

  • verbadapt

Example

새 나라 생활에 적응하는 데 시간이 걸려요.sae na ra saeng hwa re cheo geung ha neun te si ga ni keol lyeo yo

It takes time to adapt to life in a new country.

Illustration for 적응하다 (adapt)

More examples

처음에는 한국 음식에 적응하는 게 어려웠어요.cheo eu me neun han guk eum si ge cheo geung ha neun ke eo ryeo wo sseo yo

At first, it was difficult to adapt to Korean food.

Core concept

Changing behavior or thoughts so that life works well in a new situation.

Common phrases

  • 환경에 적응하다hwan gyeong e cheo geung ha da

    adapt to the environment

  • 새 직장에 적응하다sae chik jjang e cheo geung ha da

    adapt to a new job

  • 사회생활에 적응하다sa hoe saeng hwa re cheo geung ha da

    adapt to social life

Similar words

익숙해지다ikssukaejida: To gradually feel comfortable with a person, place, or activity.
순응하다suneunghada: To act according to the conditions or rules that are given.
정착하다cheongchakada: To establish a stable home and life in a new location.

Definition in Korean

새로운 상황이나 조건에 맞게 행동이나 생각을 바꿔 잘 지내게 되다.sae ro un sang hwang i na cho geo ne mat kke haeng dong i na saeng ga geul pa kkwo chal chi nae ge toe da

Word origin

The word developed from a Sino-Korean base meaning fit or respond plus a verb-forming element, giving the idea of adjusting oneself to new conditions.

Usage tips

  • It is especially useful for talking about settling into a new school, job, country, or daily routine.

Related words

  • 적응력cheogeungnyeokadaptabilitynoun
  • 적응성cheogeungseongadaptabilitynoun

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