만만하다 man-man-ha-da

If a task looks incredibly easy, it's '만만하다'. If a person is too nice and never says no, they become '만만한 사람' (a pushover). It's a dangerous trait in Korean corporate culture, as people will take advantage of you.

◆ pushover_people — Speakers use this to describe someone who seems approachable or accommodating to a fault, making them vulnerable to being taken advantage of. It pairs with individuals within familiar circles, such as a younger sibling within a family, or someone who is seen as lacking boundaries. In conversation, it can be used to warn someone that a person is not as easily manipulated as they might initially assume.

When applied to a person, this can feel dismissive, signaling that someone fails to command basic respect or authority due to an overly yielding demeanor.

◆ manageable_tasks — Speakers use this to describe tasks, prices, or conditions that feel manageable and do not place a heavy burden on them. It frequently appears when assessing whether a price is reasonable, as seen when comparing housing costs. It also describes opposition, public pushback, or financial costs that require effort but remain within a tangible, non-prohibitive range, often appearing in negated forms to highlight that a challenge is substantial.

Can carry a pragmatic tone when evaluating costs or opposition, signaling that something requires attention even if it does not cause immediate panic.