What does 굳건하다 mean?
굳건하다 (gut-geon-ha-da) means: Firm and steadfast, unshakably solid.
Used for things that don't waver under pressure — a friendship, a resolve, a belief. A couple who stays together through a rough year has a '굳건한' relationship; it implies tested strength, not just calm.
🎙️ 굳건하다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [굳껀하다]로 소리나요 (경음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 어떤 역경 속에서도 두 사람의 믿음은 굳건했다.
eotteon yeokgyeong sog-eseodo du saram-ui mideumeun gutgeonhaetda.
No matter the hardship, the couple's faith in each other remained steadfast.
💡 Literary or formal tone used for unwavering trust. - 우리의 목표를 향한 의지가 그 어느 때보다 굳건하다.
uri-ui mokpyoreul hyanghan uijiga geu eoneu ttae-boda gutgeonhada.
Our resolve toward our goal is firmer than ever before.
💡 Used to describe strong mental determination. - 어려운 시련이 닥쳐왔지만 두 사람의 믿음은 여전히 굳건하다.
eoryeoun siryeoni dakcheowatjiman du saramui mideumeun yeojeonhi gutgeonhada.
Difficult trials came their way, but the two people's trust in each other remains firm and steadfast.
💡 Used for abstract concepts like trust, resolve, or relationships holding strong against pressure.
Related words in Trust & Security
보증하다 bo-jeung-ha-da뒤끝이 없다 dwi-kkeut-i eop-da든든하다 deun-deun-ha-da믿음직하다 mi-deum-jik-ha-da미덥다 mi-deop-da