Korean word

포근하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpogeunhada

Meaning

  • adjectivecozy

Example

아침 햇살이 포근해요.a chim hae ssa ri po geun hae yo

The morning sunlight is warm and comforting.

Illustration for 포근하다 (cozy)

More examples

포근한 이불 덕분에 잘 잤어요.po geun han i bul teok ppu ne chal cha sseo yo

I slept well thanks to the cozy blanket.

Core concept

A soft, gentle warmth surrounds someone and creates a feeling of comfort and safety.

Common phrases

  • 포근한 이불po geun han i bul

    cozy blanket

  • 포근한 날씨po geun han nal ssi

    mild weather

  • 포근한 분위기po geun han pu nwi gi

    cozy atmosphere

Similar words

따뜻하다ttatteutada: Having a pleasantly warm temperature that feels comfortable rather than hot.
부드럽다pudeureoptta: Feeling soft and smooth when touched, with little resistance to pressure.
아늑하다aneukada: Providing a snug, sheltered space where a person can feel calm and secure.
편안하다pyeonanhada: Feeling relaxed and free from physical discomfort or mental strain.

Definition in Korean

옷이나 이불, 분위기 등이 부드럽고 따뜻하여 안락함이나 안정감을 주는 상태를 말하는 형용사.o si na i bul pu nwi gi teung i pu deu reop kko tta tteu ta yeo al la ka mi na an jeong ga meul chu neun sang tae reul mal ha neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from the native Korean base 포근 (pogeun, "snug softness") and 하다 (hada, "to form an adjective"), while the base's deeper origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • A useful usage point is that 포근하다 (pogeunhada, "comfortably warm and gentle") can describe a pleasant atmosphere or soft sunlight, so it is not limited to blankets and clothing.

Other meanings

  • warmadjective
  • mildadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 포근함pogeunhamcozinessnoun
  • 포근하게pogeunhagecozilyadverb

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