Korean word

편히

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeonhi

Meaning

  • adverbcomfortably

Example

오늘은 편히 쉬어.o neu reun pyeon hi swi eo

Rest comfortably today.

Illustration for 편히 (comfortably)

More examples

여기서는 편히 계세요.yeo gi seo neun pyeon hi kye se yo

Please stay here and relax.

Core concept

An action takes place smoothly because the person feels free from pressure or discomfort.

Common phrases

  • 편히 쉬다pyeon hi swi da

    rest at ease

  • 편히 계세요pyeon hi kye se yo

    stay at ease

  • 편히 잠들다pyeon hi cham deul da

    fall asleep peacefully

Similar words

편하게pyeonhage: A person does something easily and naturally, without feeling restricted or burdened.
편안히pyeonanhi: A person acts or rests peacefully, without tension, worry, or unease.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 부담이나 불편 없이 자연스럽고 가볍게 하는 모양을 나타내는 부사로, 행동이나 상태가 편한 상태를 뜻함.eo tteon i reul pu da mi na pul pyeon eop ssi cha yeon seu reop kko ka byeop kke ha neun mo yang eul na ta nae neun pu sa ro haeng dong i na sang tae ga pyeon han sang tae reul tteu tam

Word origin

Its form developed by adding a Korean adverb-forming suffix to the adjective meaning comfortable or at ease.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe both physical comfort and a peaceful state of mind, which gives it a wider range than a word used only for physical comfort.

Other meanings

  • at easeadverb
  • peacefullyadverb

Opposites

  • 불편하게pulpyeonhageuncomfortablyadverb
  • 힘들게himdeulgewith difficultyadverb

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