Korean word

힘차다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhimchada

Meaning

  • adjectivepowerful

Example

그의 목소리는 힘차다.keu ui mok sso ri neun him cha da

His voice is powerful.

Illustration for 힘차다 (powerful)

More examples

발걸음이 힘차다.pal kkeo reu mi him cha da

He has a powerful stride.

Core concept

A strong, lively force that comes through in a voice, movement, or atmosphere.

Common phrases

  • 목소리가 힘차다mok sso ri ga him cha da

    powerful voice

  • 발걸음이 힘차다pal kkeo reu mi him cha da

    powerful stride

  • 출발이 힘차다chul ba ri him cha da

    powerful start

Similar words

힘있다himittta: An expression or action has clear force and impact.
활기차다hwalgichada: A person or place is full of energy and activity.

Definition in Korean

힘이나 기세가 크고 활기가 있다.hi mi na ki se ga keu go hwal gi ga it tta

Word origin

It combines 힘 (him, "strength") with 차다 (chada, "to be full"), creating the image of something filled with force.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, it often describes the sound or feel of something rather than measuring a person's physical strength.

Other meanings

  • vigorousadjective
  • energeticadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 힘차게himchagepowerfullyadverb

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