Korean word

조용하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoyonghada

Meaning

  • adjectivequiet

Example

도서관이 조용해요.to seo gwa ni cho yong hae yo

The library is quiet.

Illustration for 조용하다 (quiet)

More examples

밤에는 거리가 조용해요.pa me neun keo ri ga cho yong hae yo

The street is quiet at night.

Core concept

Noise and activity fade, leaving a peaceful and comfortable state.

Common phrases

  • 조용한 사람cho yong han sa ram

    quiet person

  • 조용한 분위기cho yong han pu nwi gi

    quiet atmosphere

  • 조용한 장소cho yong han chang so

    quiet place

Similar words

차분하다chabunhada: Remaining calm and steady in feelings, speech, or actions.
한적하다hanjeokada: Having few people and little bustle, so a place feels relaxed and peaceful.
잠잠하다chamjamhada: Having sounds or voices stop for a while, leaving a quiet atmosphere.

Definition in Korean

시끄럽지 않고 마음이나 분위기가 안정되어 편안한 상태이다.si kkeu reop jji an ko ma eu mi na pu nwi gi ga an jeong doe eo pyeo nan han sang tae i da

Word origin

The descriptive verb is formed from 조용 (joyong, "quiet") and 하다 (hada, "to do"), a familiar Korean word-building pattern.

Usage tips

  • For a person, this word can suggest a gentle speaking style, while for a place it usually describes the surrounding atmosphere.

Other meanings

  • calmadjective
  • soft-spokenadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 조용함choyonghamquietnessnoun
  • 조용히choyonghiquietlyadverb
  • 조용해지다choyonghaejidabecome quietverb

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