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화기애애하다 hwa-gi-ae-ae-ha-da
Highly harmonious, cheerful, and full of laughter (for group atmospheres)
What does 화기애애하다 mean?
화기애애하다 (hwa-gi-ae-ae-ha-da) means: Highly harmonious, cheerful, and full of laughter (for group atmospheres).
Usually describes meetings, dinners, or families. If a team dinner consists of everyone laughing, drinking, and chatting happily without any awkwardness or tension, the atmosphere is perfectly '화기애애하다'.
How it's actually used
- 오랜만에 온 가족이 모여 앉아 저녁을 먹는데 분위기가 화기애애했다.
oranman-e on gajogi moyeo anja jeonyeogeul meokneunde bunwigiga hwagiaeaehaetda.
The whole family gathered for dinner after a long time, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
💡 Used to describe a cheerful, friendly group setting. - 신입 사원 환영 회식 자리는 처음부터 끝까지 화기애애한 분위기였다.
sinip sawon hwanyeong hoesik jarineun cheoeumbuteo kkeutkkaji hwagiaeaehan bunwigieotda.
The welcome dinner for the new employees was cheerful and full of laughter from start to finish.
💡 Highlights lively conversation and positive group energy. - 오랜만에 모인 가족들과 함께한 저녁 식사 자리는 내내 화기애애했다.
oranmane moin gajokdeulgwa hamkkehan jeonyeok siksa jarineun naenae hwagiaeaehaetda.
The family dinner, gathered after a long time, was cheerful and harmonious throughout.
💡 Describes a warm, laughing group atmosphere.
Related words in Atmosphere & Vibe
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