Korean word

훈훈하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhunhunhada

Meaning

  • adjectiveheartwarming

Example

그의 선행을 보고 모두가 훈훈해졌다.keu ui seon haeng eul po go mo du ga hun hun hae jeot tta

Everyone felt warm inside when they saw his good deed.

Illustration for 훈훈하다 (heartwarming)

More examples

할머니는 손주들의 이야기를 듣고 훈훈한 표정을 지으셨다.hal meo ni neun son ju deu rui i ya gi reul teut kko hun hun han pyo jeong eul chi eu syeot tta

After hearing her grandchildren's stories, the grandmother had a warm look on her face.

Core concept

A kind act leaves the heart feeling gently warm and comforted.

Common phrases

  • 훈훈한 분위기hun hun han pu nwi gi

    cozy atmosphere

  • 훈훈한 결말hun hun han kyeol mal

    heartwarming conclusion

  • 훈훈한 미소hun hun han mi so

    warm smile

Similar words

따뜻하다ttatteutada: Warmth in a room, object, or attitude feels pleasant and comfortable.
포근하다pogeunhada: Soft, gentle warmth creates a snug feeling of comfort and safety.
정겹다cheonggyeoptta: Familiar people or places inspire friendly affection and fond memories.
뭉클하다mungkeulhada: A touching moment stirs tender emotion with a slight ache.

Definition in Korean

뜻밖의 친절이나 온정 때문에 마음이 포근해지는 느낌을 나타내는 형용사.tteut ppa kkui chin jeo ri na on jeong ttae mu ne ma eu mi po geun hae ji neun neu kki meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The origin of 훈훈하다 (hunhunhada, "heartwarming") is uncertain, so its connection with kindness and emotional warmth is best learned from modern usage.

Usage tips

  • In conversation and human-interest news, it often adds an emotional glow to stories about kindness rather than simply reporting a temperature.

Other meanings

  • cozyadjective
  • warmadjective

Opposites

  • 싸늘하다ssaneulhadacooladjective
  • 냉담하다naengdamhadaaloofadjective

Related words

  • 훈훈함hunhunhamemotional warmthnoun
  • 훈훈해지다hunhunhaejidagrow warmverb

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