Korean word

한적하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhanjeokada

Meaning

  • adjectivepeaceful

Example

시골은 한적해요.si go reun han jeo kae yo

The countryside is peaceful.

Illustration for 한적하다 (peaceful)

More examples

평일 밤에는 이 공원이 한적해요.pyeong il pa me neun i kong wo ni han jeo kae yo

On weekday nights, this park is peaceful.

Core concept

A place with few people, little bustle, and a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere.

Common phrases

  • 한적한 공원han jeo kan kong won

    peaceful park

  • 한적한 카페han jeo kan ka pe

    peaceful cafe

  • 한적한 길han jeo kan kil

    peaceful street

Similar words

조용하다choyonghada: Describes a place with little noise and a calm atmosphere.
한산하다hansanhada: Describes a street or business area with few passersby and customers.

Definition in Korean

시골이나 골목처럼 사람이 적고 한적하여 소란이 없고 여유가 느껴지는 상태를 가리키는 형용사.si go ri na kol mok cheo reom sa ra mi cheok kko han jeo ka yeo so ra ni eop kko yeo yu ga neu kkyeo ji neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It is formed from a Sino-Korean compound expressing leisure and quietness plus a productive element that makes an adjective.

Usage tips

  • It describes a place that feels unhurried because it is not crowded, so English quiet is sometimes too narrow when it suggests only low sound.

Other meanings

  • quietadjective
  • calmadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 한적함hanjeokampeacefulnessnoun

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