Korean word

쾌적하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwaejeokada

Meaning

  • adjectivecomfortable

Example

방이 쾌적해요.pang i kwae jeo kae yo

The room is comfortable.

Illustration for 쾌적하다 (comfortable)

More examples

숙소가 쾌적해서 잠이 잘 왔어요.suk sso ga kwae jeo kae seo cha mi chal wa sseo yo

I slept well because the accommodation was comfortable.

Core concept

A place or atmosphere feels fresh and comfortable because nothing in the surroundings is unpleasant.

Common phrases

  • 방이 쾌적하다pang i kwae jeo ka da

    comfortable room

  • 숙소가 쾌적하다suk sso ga kwae jeo ka da

    comfortable accommodation

Similar words

편안하다pyeonanhada: A body or mind settles into a calm, worry-free state.
아늑하다aneukada: A space feels warm, cozy, and inviting to stay in.
상쾌하다sangkwaehada: Air or a mood feels clear and lively, giving a renewed sense of freshness.
깨끗하다kkaekkeutada: A surface, room, or object has no dirt and is kept neat.

Definition in Korean

실내 환경이나 날씨가 시원하고 불쾌감 없이 편하게 지낼 수 있음을 이르는 형용사.sil lae hwan gyeong i na nal ssi ga si won ha go pul kwae gam eop ssi pyeon ha ge chi nael ssu i sseu meul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean compound 쾌적 (kwaejeo, "pleasant and suitable") with 하다 (kada, "make or do") to describe a comfortable condition.

Usage tips

  • English comfortable can describe people, clothes, or furniture, while this word focuses on the overall feel of a place or its air.

Other meanings

  • pleasantadjective
  • refreshingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 쾌적함kwaejeokamcomfortnoun

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