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아늑하다 a-neuk-ha-da

Snug, comfortable, and intimately cozy (usually for a space)

What does 아늑하다 mean?

아늑하다 (a-neuk-ha-da) means: Snug, comfortable, and intimately cozy (usually for a space).

Used primarily for spaces. A small, dimly lit cafe playing soft jazz while it snows outside is the ultimate '아늑한' space. It makes you feel completely safe and hidden from the harsh outside world.
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How it's actually used

  • 이 방은 조명 덕분에 훨씬 아늑해 보여요.
    i bang-eun jomyeong deokbune hwolssin anukhae boyeoyo.
    This room looks much cozier thanks to the lighting.
    💡 Focuses on the snug, comforting feel of a physical space.
  • 눈 오는 날 아늑한 카페 창가에 앉아 있는 걸 좋아해요.
    nun o-neun nal anukhan kape changga-e anja inneun geol joahaeyo.
    I love sitting by the window in a cozy cafe on a snowy day.
    💡 Commonly used for small, warm indoor environments.
  • 조명이 은은해서 이 방은 참 아늑한 것 같아요.
    jomyeong-i eun-eunhaeseo i bang-eun cham an-eukan geot gat-ayo.
    The lighting is soft, so this room feels really cozy.
    💡 Use this to praise the relaxing ambiance of an interior space.

Related words in Atmosphere & Vibe

포근하다 po-geun-ha-da칙칙하다 chik-chik-ha-da삭막하다 sang-mak-ha-da적막하다 jeong-mak-ha-da어수선하다 eo-su-seon-ha-da

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