Korean word

헐렁하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationheolleonghada

Meaning

  • adjectiveloose

Example

이 셔츠가 헐렁해서 움직일 때 불편해.i syeo cheu ga heol leong hae seo um ji gil ttae pul pyeon hae

This shirt is loose, so moving in it is uncomfortable.

Illustration for 헐렁하다 (loose)

More examples

허리가 헐렁해서 벨트가 필요해.heo ri ga heol leong hae seo pel teu ga pi ryo hae

The waist is loose, so a belt is needed.

Core concept

There is slack space between a person or part and the item around it instead of a snug fit.

Common phrases

  • 바지가 헐렁하다pa ji ga heol leong ha da

    loose pants

  • 허리가 헐렁하다heo ri ga heol leong ha da

    loose around the waist

Similar words

넉넉하다neongneokada: An amount of time, space, or supplies is ample for comfortable use.
느슨하다neuseunhada: A rope, knot, or connection is loose rather than firmly tightened.
낙낙하다nangnakada: Clothing is slightly oversized and leaves room for easy movement.

Definition in Korean

몸이나 물건이 딱 맞지 않고 사이에 빈곳이 있는 상태를 이르는 형용사.mo mi na mul geo ni ttak mat jji an ko sa i e pin go si in neun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The adjective comes from a native Korean base for a loose state followed by hada, a common adjective-forming element.

Usage tips

  • In everyday clothing talk, the same word can suggest relaxed comfort or an overly roomy appearance depending on the speaker's tone.

Other meanings

  • baggyadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 헐렁해지다heolleonghaejidabecome looseverb
  • 헐렁함heolleonghamloosenessnoun

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