진정해
jinjeonghae
The Korean phrase for "chill" is 진정해 (jinjeonghae).
진정해 is used as an imperative to tell someone who is agitated or angry to relax or calm down.
Meaning: calm, relaxed, easygoing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is based on the noun 진정, which means calm, composure or tranquility.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase more polite or formal, change 진정해 to 진정하세요. To create a blunt command, you can use the form 진정해라.
How do you pronounce it?
jinjeonghae
Did you know?
- In high-tension situations, you might hear 진정해 replaced by 마음 편하게 먹어, which literally tells the listener to 'eat a comfortable heart'.
- While 진정해 tells someone to calm down, Koreans use the slang term 물멍 'mul-meong' to describe the act of 'chilling' by staring blankly at water or a river.
- Using 진정해 to a superior or a teacher can be perceived as condescending, even if you use the polite 진정하세요 form, because you are instructing them on how to manage their emotions.
Examples in context
- 진정해!Chill out!This sentence is useful for practicing the imperative 진정해.Tatoeba #6820148 by yesjustryan, translation #5130818 by honestlang
- 여기는 편안한 곳입니다This place is chill.
- 이 공원은 항상 편해. 여기서 잠시 쉬어도 돼This park is always chill. You can take a rest here for a bit.
Example conversation
Seoyeon sees Dohyun getting upset about a mistake.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현, 너무 화내지 말고 진정해.Dohyeon, neomu hwanaeji malgo jinjeonghae.Dohyun, don't be so angry and just chill.
- 도현 Do-hyeon나 지금 너무 짜증나.na jigeum neomu jjajeungna.I'm so frustrated right now.
- 서연 Seo-yeon심호흡하고 천천히 생각해.simhoheup-hago cheoncheonhi saenggakhae.Take a deep breath and think slowly.
- 도현 Do-hyeon응, 이제 좀 괜찮아.eung, ije jom gwaenchana.Yeah, I'm okay now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
