Korean word

진실하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinsilhada

Meaning

  • adjectivehonest

Example

그는 친구에게 항상 진실해요.keu neun chin gu e ge hang sang chin sil hae yo

He is always honest with his friend.

Illustration for 진실하다 (honest)

More examples

그는 진실한 눈빛으로 말했다.keu neun chin sil han nun bi cheu ro mal haet tta

He spoke with a sincere look in his eyes.

Core concept

Words and actions come directly from a person's real thoughts, not from lies or showy behavior.

Common phrases

  • 진실한 눈빛chin sil han nun bit

    sincere gaze

  • 진실한 말투chin sil han mal tu

    sincere tone

Similar words

정직하다cheongjikada: Showing honesty by telling facts and acting without deceit.
솔직하다soljikada: Expressing thoughts and feelings openly and directly.

Definition in Korean

말과 행동에서 거짓이나 꾸밈이 없이 마음이 그대로 드러나 정직한 상태이다.mal gwa haeng dong e seo keo ji si na kku mi mi eop ssi ma eu mi keu dae ro teu reo na cheong ji kan sang tae i da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 진실 (jinsil, "truth") combines with 하다 (hada, "to be") to form an adjective meaning to be truthful.

Usage tips

  • This word links sincere behavior with reliable statements, making context important when interpreting it in reading passages.

Other meanings

  • trueadjective

Opposites

  • 부정직하다pujeongjikadadishonestadjective

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