침착해
chimchakhae
The English phrase "stay cool" is expressed in Korean as 침착해 (chimchakhae).
This phrase is used to tell someone to remain calm and composed in a stressful situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The root word 침착 is a noun meaning composure or calmness.
Which one should you use?
While 침착해 means to maintain a composed state, 진정해 is a more common way to tell someone to "calm down" when they are agitated.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase 차분히 지내세요 means "stay calm" or "stay cool" in a formal manner, whereas 차분하게 지내 is an informal way to say "stay calm" or "stay cool".
How does it change in a sentence?
There are several ways to adapt this concept depending on the desired tone: – 침착하세요 is the polite form. – 침착해라 is the strong imperative form used when giving a direct command. – 침착하게 is the adverbial form, meaning "calmly". – 긴장하지 마 means "don't get nervous" or "don't get worked up".
How do you pronounce it?
chimchakhae
Did you know?
- If you want to tell someone to 'stay cool' in a way that means 'don't lose your temper', you might use 정신 차려 (jeongsin charyeo), which literally translates to 'wake up your spirit'.
- While 침착해 focuses on mental stability, Koreans often use the word 식히다, meaning 'to cool down', specifically when referring to cooling one's anger or 'heating' head.
- The concept of staying cool is closely tied to the virtue of 평정심, a state of mental equilibrium that is highly prized in traditional Korean meditation and philosophy.
Examples in context
- 오늘은 면접이 있잖아. 긴장하지 마!You have an interview today. Don't get nervous!
- 지금은 그냥 침착해.jigeumeun geunyang chimchakhae.Just stay cool right now.
Example conversation
Jihoon is trying to comfort Seoyeon during a difficult presentation preparation.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연아, 너무 걱정하지 마.Seoyeon-a, neomu geokjeonghaji ma.Seoyeon, don't worry too much.
- 서연 Seo-yeon발표를 망칠까 봐 무서워.balpyoreul mangchilka bwa museowo.I'm scared I'll ruin the presentation.
- 지훈 Ji-hun할 수 있어. 침착해.hal su isseo. chimchakhae.You can do it. Stay cool.
- 서연 Seo-yeon고마워, 지훈아. 노력해 볼게.gomawo, Jihoon-a. noryeokhae bolge.Thanks, Jihoon. I'll try.
