Korean word

조그마하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchogeumahada

Meaning

  • adjectivesmall

Example

이 방은 조그마하다.i pang eun cho geu ma ha da

This room is small.

Illustration for 조그마하다 (small)

More examples

골목에 조그마한 카페가 있다.kol mo ge cho geu ma han ka pe ga it tta

There is a small cafe in the alley.

Core concept

Something occupies little space and looks small in relation to its surroundings.

Common phrases

  • 조그마한 가게cho geu ma han ka ge

    small shop

  • 조그마한 방cho geu ma han pang

    small room

  • 조그마한 몸집cho geu ma han mom jip

    small build

Similar words

작다chaktta: A person or object is small in overall size or build.
조그맣다chogeumata: A person or object seems endearingly little in everyday speech.
조그만하다chogeumanhada: A person or object is described as notably tiny in a soft, gentle way.
아담하다adamhada: A place or object is moderately small and has a calm, comfortable feel.

Definition in Korean

작거나 크기가 적어 보이는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.chak kkeo na keu gi ga cheo geo po i neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word developed from a native Korean expression for small size with an adjective-forming ending, but its deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • For TOPIK reading, the adjective often signals that an object appears small in context, not that its size is given numerically.

Other meanings

  • petiteadjective

Opposites

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