Korean word

점잖다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheomjanta

Meaning

  • adjectivedignified

Example

그 사람은 점잖아서 쉽게 화를 내지 않는다.keu sa ra meun cheom ja na seo swip kke hwa reul nae ji an neun da

Because that person is dignified, they do not get angry easily.

Illustration for 점잖다 (dignified)

More examples

회의 중에도 그의 목소리가 점잖다.hoe ui chung e do keu ui mok sso ri ga cheom jan ta

Even during the meeting, his voice is calm.

Core concept

Someone stays composed and speaks or behaves with quiet politeness and dignity.

Common phrases

  • 목소리가 점잖다mok sso ri ga cheom jan ta

    calm voice

  • 말씨가 점잖다mal ssi ga cheom jan ta

    polite manner of speaking

  • 행동이 점잖다haeng dong i cheom jan ta

    dignified behavior

Similar words

예의 바르다yeui pareuda: Showing respect through polite words and considerate behavior.
침착하다chimchakada: Keeping control of emotions and making sensible choices in a difficult situation.
온화하다onhwahada: Seeming gentle and mild in personality, mood, or facial expression.
차분하다chabunhada: Remaining steady and unhurried in one's thoughts, voice, or actions.

Definition in Korean

예의 바르고 차분하여 행동이나 말투가 부드러운 상태를 가리키는 형용사.ye ui pa reu go cha bun ha yeo haeng dong i na mal tu ga pu deu reo un sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is native Korean, and no certain component-based origin explains its connection with calm and refined behavior.

Usage tips

  • English dignified can sound grand or formal, but this word often describes everyday good manners and a composed, gentle way of speaking.

Other meanings

  • politeadjective
  • refinedadjective
  • quietadjective

Opposites

  • 버릇없다peoreuseopttaill-manneredadjective
  • 건방지다keonbangjidaconceitedadjective

Related words

  • 점잖음cheomjaneumdignified composurenoun
  • 점잖이cheomjanidecorouslyadverb

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