Nuance Dictionary / Trust & Security
든든하다 deun-deun-ha-da
Feeling deeply secure, reassured, and supported by someone's presence
What does 든든하다 mean?
든든하다 (deun-deun-ha-da) means: Feeling deeply secure, reassured, and supported by someone's presence.
Can be physical (feeling full after a hearty meal) or emotional. If you have to give a scary presentation, but your supportive mentor is sitting in the front row smiling at you, you feel '든든하다'. They are your solid emotional anchor.
How it's actually used
- 네가 곁에 있으니까 마음이 정말 든든하다.
nega gyeote isseunikka maeumi jeongmal deundeunhada.
I feel so secure and reassured having you by my side.
💡 Used to express emotional support or reassurance from someone's presence. - 아침에 국밥 한 그릇 먹었더니 속이 든든하네.
achime gukbap han geureut meogeotdeoni sogi deundeunhane.
I had a bowl of gukbap for breakfast, so my stomach feels nice and full.
💡 Used when describing physical fullness and satisfaction after a hearty meal. - 중요한 면접을 앞두고 긴장했는데 친구가 같이 와주니까 정말 든든하다.
jungyohan myeonjeobeul apdugo ginjanghaenneunji chinguga gati wajunikka jeongmal deunseunhada.
I was nervous ahead of my important interview, but having my friend come along makes me feel so supported and secure.
💡 Use when feeling reassured by someone's help or presence.
Related words in Trust & Security
믿음직하다 mi-deum-jik-ha-da미덥다 mi-deop-da신뢰하다 sil-loe-ha-da의지하다 ui-ji-ha-da뒷배가 있다 dwit-bae-ga it-da