고요하다
Meaning: quiet, serene
What does 고요하다 mean?
고요하다 [goyohada] is an adjective meaning "quiet, serene". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 고요하다 [goyohada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
고요한 자연 속에서 마음이 편안해지는 경험이었습니다.
It was an experience that made my mind peaceful in the serene nature.
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How to Use 고요하다 in Conversation
Korean adjectives like 고요하다 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.
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