What does 다정하다 mean?
다정하다 (da-jeong-ha-da) means: Warm, tender, and affectionately kind.
One of the highest compliments for a partner or friend in Korean — a '다정한' person remembers small details and checks in on you without being asked. It's warmth expressed through consistent small actions.
How it's actually used
- 남친이 매일 편지 써주는데 진짜 다정한 것 같아요.
namchini maeil pyeonji sseojuneunde jinjja dajeonghan geot gatayo.
My boyfriend writes me a letter every day, I think he's really sweet and affectionate.
💡 A common compliment for someone who shows consistent care. - 사장님이 말투도 다정하시고 일도 잘 가르쳐 주셔요.
sajangnimi maltudo dajeonghasigo ildo jal gareuchyeo jusyeoyo.
The owner is very kind in how they speak and teaches me the work well.
💡 Can describe gentle and warm behavior toward anyone. - 남편이 매일 아침 따뜻한 커피를 타 주는 모습이 정말 다정해요.
nampyeoni maeil achim ttatteuthan keopireul ta juneun moseubi jeongmal dajeonghaeyo.
It is so warm and sweet of my husband to brew me a warm coffee every morning.
💡 Use to praise thoughtful daily habits in a partner.
Related words in Love & Affection
콩깍지가 씌다 kong-kkak-ji-ga ssui-da짝사랑 jjak-sa-rang애지중지하다 ae-ji-jung-ji-ha-da애틋하다 ae-teut-ha-da애교 ae-gyo