따뜻하다
ttatteuthada[t͈a̠t͈ɯtʰa̠da̠]
The English word "warm" is translated into Korean as 따뜻하다 (ttatteuthada).
따뜻하다 is used to describe something having a temperature slightly higher than usual. While it primarily refers to physical temperature, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's personality or an atmosphere as being warm and kind.
Meaning: having a temperature slightly higher than usual (adj)
Which one should you use?
따뜻하다 is used for a pleasant and comfortable warmth. In contrast, if you want to describe something that is hot or burning, you should use 뜨겁다.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a sentence, the form may change depending on how you use it. The polite conversational form of 따뜻하다 is 따뜻해요. To use the word as an adjective directly before a noun, change it to the form 따뜻한.
How do you pronounce it?
ttatteuthada
Did you know?
- The root of 따뜻하다 comes from a Middle Korean word ᄃᆞᆺ- (tòs-), which was repeated to create the modern sound.
- In Korean culture, calling a person's heart 따뜻하다 specifically implies they are compassionate and empathetic toward others.
Examples in context
- 날이 따뜻하다.It's a warm day.This sentence is useful for describing the weather using 따뜻하다.Tatoeba #11105592 by intertime, translation #13064242 by sundown
- 물이 따뜻하다.The water is warm.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of liquid using 따뜻하다.Tatoeba #11105978 by intertime, translation #1984000 by Spamster
- 이 코트는 따뜻하다.This coat is warm.This sentence is useful for describing the warmth of an object using 따뜻하다.Tatoeba #11105816 by intertime, translation #61145 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
Dohyun and Seoyeon are drinking tea together.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이 차 정말 따뜻하다.i cha jeongmal ttatteuthada.This tea is really warm.
- 서연 Seo-yeon맞아요. 기분이 좋네요.majayo. gibuni jonneyo.You're right. It feels good.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨도 한 잔 마셔요.seoyeon ssido han jan masyeoyo.Seoyeon, you have a cup too.
- 서연 Seo-yeon고마워요, 도현 씨.gomawoyo, dohyun ssi.Thank you, Dohyun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warm” translations and entries 따뜻하다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 따뜻하다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
