Korean word

친하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinhada

Meaning

  • adjectivebe close

Example

우리는 어릴 때부터 친해요.u ri neun eo ril ttae bu teo chin hae yo

We have been close since we were young.

Illustration for 친하다 (be close)

More examples

학교에서는 누구와도 금방 친해요.hak kkyo e seo neun nu gu wa do keum bang chin hae yo

At school, I quickly get close to everyone.

Core concept

A warm relationship in which people feel emotionally close and can act naturally with one another.

Common phrases

  • 친한 친구chin han chin gu

    close friend

  • 서로 친하다seo ro chin ha da

    be close to one another

Similar words

친밀하다chinmilhada: A deep emotional bond connects people through strong feelings and trust.
친근하다chingeunhada: A friendly, familiar quality makes a person or place feel welcoming.
가깝다kakkaptta: A close personal connection links people through family, friendship, or other ties.
다정하다tajeonghada: A warm, caring nature shows through gentle and thoughtful actions.

Definition in Korean

사람들 사이에서 서로 정서적으로 가깝고 거리낌 없이 대하는 상태를 가리키는 형용사.sa ram deul sa i e seo seo ro cheong seo jeo geu ro ka kkap kko keo ri kkim eop ssi tae ha neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean root meaning close or familiar with a Korean adjective-forming element, creating an adjective for personal closeness.

Usage tips

  • English intimate can sound romantic or private, but this word commonly describes ordinary closeness between friends, classmates, or family members.

Other meanings

  • be intimateadjective

Opposites

  • 서먹하다seomeokadabe awkward withadjective
  • 멀다meoldabe far apartadjective

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