Korean word

참되다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchamdoeda

Meaning

  • adjectivesincere

Example

나는 그가 참되다고 생각한다.na neun keu ga cham doe da go saeng ga kan da

I think he is sincere.

Illustration for 참되다 (sincere)

More examples

그는 사람들을 참되게 대한다.keu neun sa ram deu reul cham doe ge tae han da

He treats people sincerely.

Core concept

A person whose inner feelings and outward actions match, with no pretense, so that others can trust them.

Common phrases

  • 참된 사람cham doen sa ram

    sincere person

  • 참되게 대하다cham doe ge tae ha da

    treat someone sincerely

  • 참되다고 느끼다cham doe da go neu kki da

    feel that someone is sincere

Similar words

진실하다chinsilhada: Being truthful in speech and conduct, with no lies or affected behavior.
솔직하다soljikada: Expressing thoughts, feelings, or opinions openly instead of hiding or softening them.

Definition in Korean

참되다는 속마음과 행동이 일치하여 위선이나 거짓이 없이 신뢰를 얻는 정직하고 성실한 사람의 성품을 가리키는 형용사다.cham doe da neun song ma eum gwa haeng dong i il chi ha yeo wi seo ni na keo ji si eop ssi sil loe reul eon neun cheong ji ka go seong sil han sa ra mui seong pu meul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa da

Word origin

The word is a native Korean formation joining a root for truth with a verb meaning to become or be, connecting sincerity with being true in character.

Usage tips

  • It often praises a person's overall character rather than describing one truthful statement, so it can sound more serious than everyday praise.

Other meanings

  • honestadjective

Opposites

  • 부정직하다pujeongjikadadishonestadjective
  • 불성실하다pulseongsilhadainsincereadjective

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