Korean word

편안

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeonan

Meaning

  • adjectivecomfortable

Example

호텔 방은 편안했어요.ho tel pang eun pyeo nan hae sseo yo

The hotel room was comfortable.

Illustration for 편안 (comfortable)

More examples

편안한 침대에서 잘 잤어요.pyeo nan han chim dae e seo chal cha sseo yo

I slept well in a comfortable bed.

Core concept

A body or mind resting without discomfort, tension, or anything that feels out of place.

Common phrases

  • 편안한 침대pyeo nan han chim dae

    comfortable bed

  • 편안한 신발pyeo nan han sin bal

    comfortable shoes

  • 편안한 잠자리pyeo nan han cham jja ri

    comfortable sleeping place

Similar words

편하다pyeonhada: Being easy on the body or mind, with little effort or burden involved.
아늑하다aneukada: A cozy atmosphere that feels warm, homelike, and inviting.
쾌적하다kwaejeokada: A pleasant environment with fresh air and no unpleasant conditions.
포근하다pogeunhada: A mild, soft warmth that makes a person feel comforted and secure.

Definition in Korean

몸이나 마음에 불편함이나 거슬림이 없어 편하게 느껴지는 상태mo mi na ma eu me pul pyeon ha mi na keo seul li mi eop sseo pyeon ha ge neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term combines ideas of being easy or convenient and being peaceful or safe, giving it the sense of comfort without strain.

Usage tips

  • English comfortable often sounds physical, but this Korean adjective also describes a relaxed mind or peaceful atmosphere, so context shows where the comfort is felt.

Other meanings

  • at easeadjective
  • calmadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 편안함pyeonanhamcomfortnoun
  • 편안히pyeonanhicomfortablyadverb
  • 편안해지다pyeonanhaejidabecome comfortableverb

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