Nuance Dictionary / Appearance & Demeanor
듬직하다 deum-jik-ha-da
Looking reliable, broad, and trustworthy, giving a sense of security
What does 듬직하다 mean?
듬직하다 (deum-jik-ha-da) means: Looking reliable, broad, and trustworthy, giving a sense of security.
The ideal compliment for a dependable partner or leader. Physical broadness matching inner strength.
🎙️ 듬직하다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [듬지카다]로 소리나요 (격음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 우리 아들은 체격도 좋고 마음씨도 넓어서 정말 듬직해.
uri adeureun chegyeokdo johgo ma-eumssido neolbeoseo jeongmal deumjikhae.
My son has a great build and a generous heart; he's so dependable.
💡 Used to praise someone's reliable and reassuring presence. - 힘든 일이 생겼을 때 옆에서 든든하게 지켜주니 참 듬직하다.
himdeun iri saenggyeot-eul ttae yeop-eseo deundeunhage jikyeojuni cham deumjikhae.
It's so reassuring and reliable to have him steadfastly by my side when things get tough.
💡 Interchangeable with '든든하다' in many protective contexts. - 팀장님은 늘 뒤에서 조용히 챙겨주셔서 정말 듬직해요.
timjangnimeun neul dwieseo joyonghi chaenggyeojusyeoseo jeongmal deumjikhaeyo.
Our team leader always quietly takes care of things behind the scenes, which makes them so reliable.
💡 A warm compliment for dependable, reassuring people.
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얍삽하다 yap-sap-ha-da맹하다 maeng-ha-da어리바리 eo-ri-ba-ri똘똘하다 ttol-ttol-ha-da멀끔하다 meol-kkeum-ha-da