B1 adjective intermediate

고요하다

[goyohada]

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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