Nuance Dictionary / Trust & Security
미덥다 mi-deop-da
Dependable and worthy of confidence, in a slightly more formal register
What does 미덥다 mean?
미덥다 (mi-deop-da) means: Dependable and worthy of confidence, in a slightly more formal register.
A quieter, more old-fashioned cousin of '믿음직하다' — you'll hear it more from an older relative describing someone's character ('그 사람 참 미더워') than in casual texting.
🎙️ 미덥다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [미덥따]로 소리나요 (경음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 그 청년은 말은 없지만 행동이 참 미덥다.
Geu cheongnyeoneun mareun eopjiman haengdori cham mideopda.
The young man doesn't talk much, but his actions are truly dependable.
💡 Often used by older generations to praise someone's reliable character. - 처음에는 걱정했는데 맡은 일을 하는 걸 보니 꽤 미덥네.
Cheoeumeneun geokjeonghaenneunde mat-eun ireul haneun geol boni kkwae mideopne.
I was worried at first, but seeing how he handles his tasks, he's quite reliable.
💡 Expresses a growing sense of trust after observing someone. - 어르신들 앞에서 예의 바르게 행동하는 걸 보니 저 청년이 참 미덥군.
eoreusindeul apeseo yeeui bareuge haengdaneun geol boni jeo cheongnyeoni cham mideopgun.
Seeing him behave so politely in front of the elders, I find that young man quite dependable.
💡 Carries a slightly formal or traditional tone of trust.
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