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오붓하다 o-but-ha-da

Cozy, intimate, and comfortably secluded with a few close people

What does 오붓하다 mean?

오붓하다 (o-but-ha-da) means: Cozy, intimate, and comfortably secluded with a few close people.

A large, noisy party is never '오붓하다'. This word is reserved for a quiet dinner with just your family, or drinking tea alone with your best friend in a quiet corner. It implies a warm, private bonding time.
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How it's actually used

  • 오랜만에 가족끼리 오붓하게 저녁을 먹었어요.
    oranman-e gajok-kiri obut-hage jeonyeog-eul meogeosseoyo.
    We had a cozy, intimate dinner together as a family for the first time in a while.
    💡 Used to describe a small, peaceful gathering of close people.
  • 이 카페는 조용하고 오붓해서 데이트하기 딱 좋아요.
    i kapeneun joyonghago obuthaeseo deiteuhagi ttak joayo.
    This cafe is quiet and cozy, making it perfect for a date.
    💡 Describes a comfortable, secluded space for two.
  • 주말 저녁에 남편과 둘이서 집에서 오붓하게 와인 한잔했다.
    jumal jeonyeoge nampyeonwa duriseo jibeseo obuthage wain hanjanhaetda.
    My husband and I had a cozy, quiet drink of wine together at home on the weekend.
    💡 Used for intimate gatherings of just a few close people.

Related words in Atmosphere & Vibe

훈훈하다 hun-hun-ha-da아늑하다 a-neuk-ha-da포근하다 po-geun-ha-da칙칙하다 chik-chik-ha-da삭막하다 sang-mak-ha-da

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