Nuance Dictionary / Social Situations
단호하다 Dan-ho-ha-da
The art of setting a firm, non-negotiable boundary that effectively kills further debate without escalating into rudeness.
What does 단호하다 mean?
단호하다 (Dan-ho-ha-da) means: The art of setting a firm, non-negotiable boundary that effectively kills further debate without escalating into rudeness.
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How it's actually used
- 이번 프로젝트 예산 증액은 단호하게 거절했습니다.
i-beon peu-ro-jek-teu ye-san jeung-aek-eun dan-ho-ha-ge geo-jeol-haet-seum-ni-da.
I firmly rejected the budget increase for this project.
💡 Shows how the word acts as a professional shield to justify a hard 'no' to superiors or clients. - 업무 시간 외 연락에 대해서는 단호한 태도를 유지하세요.
eom-mu si-gan oe yeon-lak-e dae-hae-seo-neun dan-ho-han tae-do-reul yu-ji-ha-se-yo.
Maintain a firm stance regarding contact outside of working hours.
💡 Illustrates its use in setting internal policy and personal boundaries to prevent burnout. - 제 입장은 단호합니다. 이 안건은 더 이상 논의하지 않겠습니다.
je ip-jang-eun dan-ho-ham-ni-da. i an-geon-eun deo i-sang non-ui-ha-ji an-ket-seum-ni-da.
My position is firm. I will not discuss this agenda any further.
💡 Demonstrates the 'conversation-ending' power of the word when someone is being persistent.
Related words in Social Situations
답장 dapjang뒷북치다 dwit-buk-chida억지 eok-ji가임기 ga-im-gi가성비 ga-seong-bi