Korean Conversation · Level 125
15 words
Korean word
조심스럽다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchosimseureoptta
Meaning
- adjectivecautious
Example
그는 조심스러워요.keu neun cho sim seu reo wo yo
He is cautious.
More examples
결정을 내릴 때는 조심스러운 판단이 필요하다.kyeol jeong eul nae ril ttae neun cho sim seu reo un pan da ni pi ryo ha da
Cautious judgment is needed when making a decision.
Core concept
Approaching a matter slowly and thoughtfully instead of acting on the first idea.
Common phrases
조심스러운 행동cho sim seu reo un haeng dong
cautious action
조심스러운 판단cho sim seu reo un pan dan
cautious judgment
조심스러운 분위기cho sim seu reo un pu nwi gi
cautious atmosphere
Similar words
신중하다sinjunghada: A careful approach that considers possible results before a decision or action.
세심하다sesimhada: An attentive quality that notices small details and keeps each part accurate.
Definition in Korean
어떤 일에 대해 섣불리 결정하지 않고 말이나 행동을 조심하며 신중히 대하는 상태.eo tteon i re tae hae seot ppul li kyeol jeong ha ji an ko ma ri na haeng dong eul cho sim ha myeo sin jung hi tae ha neun sang tae
Word origin
The word develops from the Korean noun for caution plus a suffix that turns a quality into an adjective.
Usage tips
- In conversation, it can describe someone who seems hesitant because they are weighing their words or choices, not necessarily someone who is afraid.
Other meanings
- waryadjective
- carefuladjective
Opposites
- 성급하다seonggeupadahastyadjective
- 무모하다mumohadarecklessadjective
Related words
- 조심스러움chosimseureoumcautiousnessnoun
- 조심스럽게chosimseureopkkecautiouslyadverb