Korean word

조화되다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchohwadoeda

Meaning

  • verbharmonize

Example

그 음악은 방의 분위기와 조화돼요.keu eu ma geun pang ui pu nwi gi wa cho hwa dwae yo

The music harmonizes with the mood of the room.

Illustration for 조화되다 (harmonize)

More examples

그 색 조합은 생각보다 잘 조화돼요.keu saek cho ha beun saeng gak ppo da chal cho hwa dwae yo

That color combination harmonizes better than expected.

Core concept

Different elements fit together so well that they form a balanced whole.

Common phrases

  • 색 조합이 조화되다saek cho ha bi cho hwa doe da

    color combinations harmonize

  • 성격이 팀 분위기와 조화되다seong gyeo gi tim pu nwi gi wa cho hwa doe da

    personalities harmonize with team atmospheres

Similar words

어울리다eoullida: Look natural on a person by matching the surrounding style.
조화를 이루다chohwareul iruda: Come together as a unified arrangement with each part supporting the others.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 분위기 등이 서로 잘 맞아 하나의 균형을 이루다.sa mu ri na pu nwi gi teung i seo ro chal ma ja ha na ui kyun hyeong eul i ru da

Word origin

The verb combines the Sino-Korean noun for harmony with a verb meaning become, giving the sense of coming into harmony.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect harmonize with music, but this Korean verb also applies broadly to colors, spaces, moods, and other combinations.

Opposites

Related words

  • 조화롭다chohwaropttaharmoniousadjective

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