Korean word

편안하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeonanhada

Meaning

  • adjectivecomfortable

Example

이 의자가 편안해요.i ui ja ga pyeo nan hae yo

This chair is comfortable.

Illustration for 편안하다 (comfortable)

More examples

그 음악을 들으면 마음이 편안해요.keu eu ma geul teu reu myeon ma eu mi pyeo nan hae yo

Listening to that music puts me at ease.

Core concept

A body or mind feels settled and free from discomfort.

Common phrases

  • 편안한 집pyeo nan han chip

    comfortable home

  • 편안한 잠자리pyeo nan han cham jja ri

    comfortable bed

Similar words

편하다pyeonhada: Feeling relaxed because an activity or situation requires little effort or strain.
쾌적하다kwaejeokada: Describing a place or atmosphere that feels fresh, pleasant, and free from discomfort.
포근하다pogeunhada: Describing soft warmth that creates a cozy feeling of comfort and security.

Definition in Korean

몸이나 마음이 안정되고 불편함이 없는 상태를 이르는 형용사.mo mi na ma eu mi an jeong doe go pul pyeon ha mi eom neun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean base 편안 (pyeonan, "peace and safety") combines with 하다 (hada, "to be or make") to express being comfortable or at ease.

Usage tips

  • This adjective works for both physical comfort and inner calm, so context shows whether the comfort comes from a thing or from a feeling.

Other meanings

  • at easeadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 편안함pyeonanhamcomfortnoun
  • 편안히pyeonanhicomfortablyadverb

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