Nuance Dictionary / Social Dynamics
싹싹하다 ssak-ssak-ha-da
Extremely amiable, eager to please, and proactive in making others comfortable
What does 싹싹하다 mean?
싹싹하다 (ssak-ssak-ha-da) means: Extremely amiable, eager to please, and proactive in making others comfortable.
The opposite of '무뚝뚝하다'. A '싹싹한' person always greets you brightly, asks if you need anything, and smooths over social interactions. It's the #1 trait Korean mothers-in-law look for in a daughter-in-law.
🎙️ 싹싹하다는 표기 그대로 읽지 않아요 — 실제로는 [싹싸카다]로 소리나요 (격음화). 발음 연습하기 →
How it's actually used
- 새로 알바하는 친구가 엄청 싹싹해서 손님들이 다 예뻐해요.
saero albahaneun chinguga eomcheong ssaksakhaeseo sonnimdeuri da yeppeohaeyo.
The new part-time worker is extremely amiable, so all the customers adore her.
💡 Describes someone friendly, proactive, and charming in customer service. - 그 후배는 선배들한테도 잘하고 참 싹싹하더라고요.
geu hubaeneun seonbaedeulhantedo jalhago cham ssaksakhadeoragoyo.
That junior always treats the seniors well and is really eager to please.
💡 Used to describe a likable, socially proactive junior or coworker. - 새로 알바생이 손님들한테 워낙 싹싹하게 잘해서 사장님이 엄청 예뻐하셔.
saero albaseangi sonnimdeulhante wonak ssaksakhage jalhaeseo sajangnimeun eomcheong yeppeohashyeo.
The new part-timer is so amiable and proactive with customers that the owner adores them.
💡 Commonly used to describe someone who is great at customer service or charming elders.
Related words in Social Dynamics
무뚝뚝하다 mu-ttuk-ttuk-ha-da깐깐하다 kkan-kkan-ha-da까다롭다 kka-da-rop-da만만하다 man-man-ha-da알아서 al-a-seo