Korean word

튼튼하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationteunteunhada

Meaning

  • adjectivesturdy

Example

이 가방은 튼튼해요.i ka bang eun teun teun hae yo

This bag is sturdy.

Illustration for 튼튼하다 (sturdy)

More examples

등산할 때는 튼튼한 신발이 필요해요.teung san hal ttae neun teun teun han sin ba ri pi ryo hae yo

You need sturdy shoes when hiking.

Core concept

A solid, dependable condition that stays strong instead of bending, breaking, or failing.

Common phrases

  • 튼튼한 신발teun teun han sin bal

    sturdy shoes

  • 튼튼한 가방teun teun han ka bang

    sturdy bag

  • 튼튼한 옷teun teun han ot

    sturdy clothes

Similar words

건강하다keonganghada: Having a sound body that resists illness and recovers well.
강하다kanghada: Showing great strength, force, or influence.
든든하다teundeunhada: Providing comfort and confidence through steady support.
믿음직하다mideumjikada: Showing a dependable character that inspires confidence.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 사람의 상태가 약하지 않고 믿고 맡길 수 있을 만큼 단단하거나 안정된 성질을 나타내는 형용사.sa mu ri na sa ra mui sang tae ga ya ka ji an ko mit kko mat kkil ssu i sseul man keum tan dan ha geo na an jeong doen seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The adjective combines 튼튼 (teunteun, "firm and strong") with 하다 (hada, "to be"), forming the idea of being sturdy.

Usage tips

  • For objects, this word praises how well they hold up in everyday use, so it is useful for talking about bags, chairs, and shoes.

Opposites

Related words

  • 튼튼함teunteunhamsturdinessnoun
  • 튼튼해지다teunteunhaejidabecome sturdyverb

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