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굳건하다 gut-geon-ha-da

Firm and steadfast, unshakably solid

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.
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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

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