Korean word

환하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwanhada

Meaning

  • adjectivebright

Example

밤에 등 하나로 방이 환해졌어요.pa me teung ha na ro pang i hwan hae jeo sseo yo

At night, the room became bright with just one lamp.

Illustration for 환하다 (bright)

More examples

아침 햇살에 창가가 환해요.a chim hae ssa re chang ga ga hwan hae yo

The area by the window is bright in the morning sunlight.

Core concept

Light or vivid color makes a person or thing look bright and easy to see.

Common phrases

  • 얼굴이 환하다eol gu ri hwan ha da

    bright face

  • 표정이 환하다pyo jeong i hwan ha da

    cheerful expression

  • 창가가 환하다chang ga ga hwan ha da

    bright window area

Similar words

밝다paktta: Filled with enough light that the surrounding area can be seen clearly.
화사하다hwasahada: Looking bright and attractive with lively colors or a cheerful expression.
뚜렷하다tturyeotada: Having shapes or colors that are clear and easy to recognize.

Definition in Korean

빛이 밝거나 색이 선명해서 눈에 잘 띄고 보기 좋은 상태를 이르는 형용사.pi chi pal kkeo na sae gi seon myeong hae seo nu ne chal tti go po gi cho eun sang tae reul i reu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This native Korean adjective is historically related to an older form with the same basic idea of a bright and clear appearance.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often hear bright as a word for intelligence, but this Korean adjective also gives a room, color, or expression a lively appearance.

Other meanings

  • cheerfuladjective
  • clearadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 환함hwanhambrightnessnoun
  • 환해지다hwanhaejidabecome brightverb

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