멋진
meotjin
The English word 'cool' can be translated into Korean as 멋진 (meotjin).
The term 멋지다 encompasses the idea of being stylish, impressive or admirable. Related terms like 멋있다 are also used to encompass the idea of being fashionable, sophisticated and elegant.
Meaning: having a slightly low temperature (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
meotjin
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'cool' for low temperatures, Koreans use 시원하다 to describe the refreshing sensation of drinking piping hot soup.
- In modern Korean slang, the word 대박 (daebak) is often used to mean 'cool' or 'amazing'. This term originally comes from the idea of a 'big hit' or a 'jackpot' in a gambling context.
- The expression 폼난다 (pom-nanda) is a common way to say someone 'looks cool' or 'is striking'. It is derived from the English word 'form', but it refers to one's outward appearance and posture rather than literal shape.
Examples in context
- 저 분은 정말 멋있으십니다That person is really cool.
- 너 오늘 헤어스타일 진짜 멋져Your hairstyle today is really cool.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are walking in a park.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 오늘 날씨 정말 멋진 것 같아요.Hyeon-u ssi, oneul nalssi jeongmal meotjin geot gatayo.Hyunwoo, I think the weather is really cool today.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 맞아요. 전혀 덥지 않네요.ne, majayo. jeonhyeo deopji anneyo.Yes, you're right. It's not hot at all.
- 민지 Min-ji이런 멋진 날에 산책하면 좋아요.ireon meotjin nare sanchaekhamyeon joayo.It's great to take a walk on a cool day like this.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저도 그렇게 생각해요.jeodo geureoke saenggakhaeyo.I think so too.
