Korean Conversation · Level 84
15 words
Korean word
차갑다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchagaptta
Meaning
- adjectivecold
Example
이 음료는 차갑다.i eum nyo neun cha gap tta
This drink is cold.
More examples
그의 말투가 차갑다.keu ui mal tu ga cha gap tta
His tone is cold.
Core concept
A cold touch signals low temperature, while a cold manner creates emotional distance between people.
Common phrases
손이 차갑다so ni cha gap tta
cold hands
음식이 차갑다eum si gi cha gap tta
cold food
태도가 차갑다tae do ga cha gap tta
cold attitude
Similar words
차다chada: Giving the hand a chilly sensation through direct contact.
춥다chuptta: Describing cold air or a place that makes the body want warmth.
시원하다siwonhada: Cool and pleasant because the heat feels easier to bear.
Definition in Korean
온도가 낮아 손에 닿으면 차갑게 느껴지는 상태를 주로 가리키는 형용사로, 비유적으로 마음이나 분위기가 냉담할 때도 쓰인다.on do ga na ja so ne ta eu myeon cha gap kke neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae reul chu ro ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa ro pi yu jeo geu ro ma eu mi na pu nwi gi ga naeng dam hal ttae do sseu in da
Word origin
The older history of this adjective is not clear, so its origin remains uncertain.
Usage tips
- For people, the word can sound strong, so a degree word often makes the comment feel more gentle and natural.
Other meanings
- unfriendlyadjective
Opposites
- 따뜻하다ttatteutadawarmadjective
Related words
- 차가움chagaumcoldnessnoun