TOPIK · Level 72
15 words
Korean word
차다
Pronunciation
Romanizationchada
Meaning
- adjectivecold
Example
손이 차다.so ni cha da
The hand is cold.
More examples
음료가 차다.eum nyo ga cha da
The drink is cold.
Core concept
An object feels cold when its low temperature gives a chill through touch.
Common phrases
손이 차다so ni cha da
cold
몸이 차다mo mi cha da
cold
음료가 차다eum nyo ga cha da
cold
Similar words
차갑다chagaptta: Having a low temperature that gives a strong chill on contact.
춥다chuptta: Feeling cold because the air or weather makes the body seek warmth.
시원하다siwonhada: Feeling pleasantly cool as heat or stuffiness fades.
서늘하다seoneulhada: Being mildly chilly as cool air touches the skin.
Definition in Korean
온도가 낮아 닿으면 시린 느낌이나 냉기를 전달하는 상태를 가리키는 형용사.on do ga na ja ta eu myeon si rin neu kki mi na naeng gi reul cheon dal ha neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
This is a native Korean adjective, not a loanword, whose everyday use is rooted in the direct sensation of low temperature.
Usage tips
- The sentence pattern matters more than word order alone because Korean uses this spelling for both an adjective and verbs.
Other meanings
- kickverb
- wearverb
- be fullverb
Opposites
- 따뜻하다ttatteutadawarmadjective
- 뜨겁다tteugeopttahotadjective
Related words
- 차갑다chagapttacoldadjective
- 차가움chagaumcoldnessnoun