진정해
jinjeonghae
The English phrase "calm down" is translated into Korean as 진정해 (jinjeonghae).
This verb is used to tell someone to become less excited.
Meaning: To become less excited (verb)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The informal form 진정해 is used with friends or people younger than you. For a polite or formal tone, you should use 진정하세요 or 침착하세요.
How does it change in a sentence?
To create a stronger, more commanding imperative, you can add the suffix '-라' to the base form to make 진정해라. This version is often used in literature or by someone in authority.
How do you pronounce it?
jinjeonghae
Did you know?
- If you are telling someone to 'calm down' because they are acting irrational, you might use 정신 차려 (jeongsin charyeo), which literally means 'recover your spirit' or 'get your wits about you'.
- The word 진정 (jinjeong) comes from Hanja roots meaning 'to settle' or 'to stabilize', implying that an emotional outburst is a state of instability that needs to be fixed.
- While 진정해 is common, using it with someone much older or higher in status could be perceived as patronizing, as if you are treating them like a child.
Examples in context
- 진정해.Calm down.This sentence is useful for practicing the form 진정해.Tatoeba #8355894 by Eunhee, translation #435575 by CK
- 너무 흥분하지 말고 진정해.neomu heungbunhaji malgo jinjeonghae.Don't get too excited and calm down.
- 일단 진정해, 다 잘 될 거야.ildan jinjeonghae, da jal doel geoya.First, calm down, everything will be fine.
Example conversation
Ji-eun is trying to soothe Hyun-woo who is very upset.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우야, 일단 진정해.Hyeon-u-ya, ildan jinjeonghae.Hyun-woo, just calm down first.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo너무 화가 나서 못 하겠어.neomu hwaga naseo mot hagesseo.I'm too angry to do that.
- 지은 Ji-eun심호흡을 하고 진정해 봐.simhohueul hago jinjeonghae bwa.Take a deep breath and try to calm down.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo알았어, 노력해 볼게.arasseo, noryeokhae bolge.Okay, I'll try.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
