따뜻한
ttatteut-han
The English word "warm" is translated into Korean as 따뜻한 (ttatteut-han).
따뜻한 is used to describe something having a temperature slightly higher than usual.
Meaning: having a temperature slightly higher than usual (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 따뜻한 implies a pleasant, comfortable temperature, the word 뜨거운 is used for things that are hot and potentially uncomfortable.
How does it change in a sentence?
따뜻한 is the attributive form of the dictionary form 따뜻하다 (to be warm). You use this specific form when the adjective directly modifies a noun, such as in the phrase 따뜻한 물 (warm water).
How do you pronounce it?
ttatteut-han
Did you know?
- A 'warm' welcome in Korean often involves the word 따뜻한 paired with 정, a unique cultural concept of deep attachment and collective bonding.
- Korean has a specific noun for warmth, 온기, which refers specifically to the lingering heat of a living body or a hearth.
- While 따뜻한 describes a pleasant warmth, the Korean word for 'hot' (뜨거운) can describe a person's passion or a 'hot' temper, whereas 따뜻한 is never used for anger.
Examples in context
- 톰은 욕조에 따뜻한 물을 부었어.Tom filled the bathtub with warm water.This sentence shows how to use 따뜻한 to describe water.Tatoeba #8364906 by Eunhee, translation #5843697 by CK
- 따뜻한 곳에 가자.Let's go somewhere warm.This sentence shows how to use 따뜻한 to describe a place.Tatoeba #4952736 by rainbow4us, translation #4922066 by gustonrankin
- 2월에 이런 따뜻한 날씨는 비정상이야.This warm weather is abnormal for February.This sentence shows how to use 따뜻한 to describe weather.Tatoeba #385115 by sympahyun, translation #54640 by CK
- 오늘은 날씨가 따뜻해요.Today, the weather is warm.
- 이 방은 온기가 있어서 편해요.This room is cozy because it's warm.
- 오늘 날씨가 따듯해.The weather is warm today.
- 나는 그녀와 함께 있으면 항상 포근해.I always feel warm when I'm with her.
Example conversation
A cozy cafe on a cold afternoon.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연아, 밖이 너무 추워.Seoyeon-a, bakk-i neomu chuwo.Seoyeon, it is so cold outside.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 따뜻한 음료를 마시자.Geureom ttatteut-han eumryoreul masija.Then let's drink a warm beverage.
- 도현 Do-hyeon좋아, 나는 따뜻한 코코아 마실게.Joa, naneun ttatteut-han kokoa masilge.Good, I will drink warm cocoa.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그래, 도현아, 내가 주문할게.Geurae, Dohyeon-a, naega jumun-halge.Okay, Dohyeon, I will order.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
