Korean Conversation · Level 249
15 words
Korean word
험하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationheomhada
Meaning
- adjectiverugged
Example
그 산길은 험하다.keu san gi reun heom ha da
The mountain trail is rugged.
More examples
회의 분위기가 험하다.hoe ui pu nwi gi ga heom ha da
The atmosphere at the meeting is tense.
Core concept
A rough, unsafe condition that is hard to move through, handle, or approach.
Common phrases
험한 말투heom han mal tu
harsh tone
험한 행동heom han haeng dong
rough behavior
Similar words
위험하다wiheomhada: Describes something that is not safe because it may cause harm.
거칠다keochilda: Describes a surface that lacks a smooth feel.
가파르다kapareuda: Describes a sharply sloping path that makes travel difficult.
험난하다heomnanhada: Describes a difficult journey with many dangers to overcome.
Definition in Korean
산길이나 물건, 상황 따위가 거칠고 위험하여 다루기 힘들거나 조심해야 한다는 의미의 형용사.san gi ri na mul geon sang hwang tta wi ga keo chil go wi heom ha yeo ta ru gi him deul geo na cho sim hae ya han da neun ui mi ui hyeong yong sa
Word origin
No reliable etymology or component breakdown is established, making the word's long-standing association with rough and risky conditions the best memory guide.
Usage tips
- English learners may expect this word to describe only land because rugged often does, but Korean also uses it for difficult or risky situations.
Other meanings
- dangerousadjective
- wildadjective
Opposites
- 상냥하다sangnyanghadakindadjective
Related words
- 험악하다heomakadahostileadjective
- 험담heomdamgossipnoun