Korean word

평화롭다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeonghwaroptta

Meaning

  • adjectivepeaceful

Example

이 동네는 평화로워요.i tong ne neun pyeong hwa ro wo yo

This neighborhood is peaceful.

Illustration for 평화롭다 (peaceful)

More examples

창가에 앉아 있으면 마음이 평화로워요.chang ga e an ja i sseu myeon ma eu mi pyeong hwa ro wo yo

When I sit by the window, my mind feels calm.

Core concept

A calm setting that remains free from fighting, tension, and disorder.

Common phrases

  • 평화로운 마음pyeong hwa ro un ma eum

    calm mind

  • 평화로운 표정pyeong hwa ro un pyo jeong

    calm expression

  • 평화로운 가정pyeong hwa ro un ka jeong

    peaceful household

Similar words

조용하다choyonghada: Describes surroundings that are quiet because there is little noise or activity.
평온하다pyeongonhada: Describes a peaceful state of mind or atmosphere that feels relaxed and untroubled.
한적하다hanjeokada: Describes an uncrowded place where daily life moves slowly and comfortably.
차분하다chabunhada: Describes a calm manner that shows controlled feelings and steady behavior.

Definition in Korean

분위기나 환경이 안전하고 안정되어 싸움이나 불화가 없는 평온한 상태를 나타내는 형용사pu nwi gi na hwan gyeong i an jeon ha go an jeong doe eo ssa u mi na pul hwa ga eom neun pyeong on han sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

평화 (pyeonghwa, "peace") plus the suffix 롭다 (roptta, "having the quality of") creates an adjective describing a peaceful condition or atmosphere.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may use calm for a person or moment, but this word often describes a whole place, atmosphere, or environment.

Other meanings

  • calmadjective
  • idyllicadjective

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