Korean word

편하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeonhada

Meaning

  • adjectivecomfortable

Example

이 의자가 편해요.i ui ja ga pyeon hae yo

This chair is comfortable.

Illustration for 편하다 (comfortable)

More examples

편한 옷을 입으면 오래 걷기도 편해요.pyeon han o seul i beu myeon o rae keot kki do pyeon hae yo

If you put on comfortable clothes, you can walk comfortably for a long time too.

Core concept

Being free from discomfort or strain creates a calm, easy state.

Common phrases

  • 편한 옷pyeon han ot

    comfortable clothes

  • 편한 분위기pyeon han pu nwi gi

    comfortable atmosphere

Similar words

편안하다pyeonanhada: Feeling calm, safe, and able to rest without worry.
편리하다pyeollihada: Making tasks easier by saving time and effort.
쾌적하다kwaejeokada: Describing a place or atmosphere that feels fresh and pleasant.

Definition in Korean

몸이나 마음이 불편함이나 부담이 없어 편안함을 느끼는 상태를 이르는 형용사.mo mi na ma eu mi pul pyeon ha mi na pu da mi eop sseo pyeo nan ha meul neu kki neun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The adjective is formed from a Sino-Korean element linked with ease and convenience plus a regular Korean adjective-forming element.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful for both physical situations and feelings, so it can describe more than how a seat feels.

Other meanings

  • convenientadjective
  • easyadjective

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