Korean word

정직하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongjikada

Meaning

  • adjectivehonest

Example

그는 정직한 사람이다.keu neun cheong ji kan sa ra mi da

He is an honest person.

Illustration for 정직하다 (honest)

More examples

면접에서 그는 자신이 정직하다고 말했다.myeon jeo be seo keu neun cha si ni cheong ji ka da go mal haet tta

At the interview, he said that he was honest.

Core concept

A straight and unembellished way of speaking and acting that does not deceive.

Common phrases

  • 정직한 사람cheong ji kan sa ram

    honest person

  • 정직한 태도cheong ji kan tae do

    honest attitude

  • 정직한 답변cheong ji kan tap ppyeon

    honest answer

Similar words

솔직하다soljikada: Saying what is really thought or felt in a direct, open way.
진실하다chinsilhada: Being true and sincere, with words and actions reflecting reality.
성실하다seongsilhada: Showing steady effort and responsibility in work, study, or other duties.

Definition in Korean

사실대로 말하거나 행동하여 거짓과 꾸밈이 없는 성질이나 상태를 나타내는 형용사.sa sil dae ro mal ha geo na haeng dong ha yeo keo jit kkwa kku mi mi eom neun seong ji ri na sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It is built from Chinese-derived elements for upright and straight, followed by a Korean element that forms a verb or adjective.

Usage tips

  • The word commonly describes a person's character, so it is useful when giving a general impression of someone's behavior rather than judging one isolated action.

Opposites

  • 부정직하다pujeongjikadadishonestadjective

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