Korean Word of the Day
괜찮다
gwaen-CHAN-da • adjective — 10th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to be okay, to be fine; used to say something is acceptable or that someone is not hurt/worried
Examples
- 괜찮아, 걱정하지 마.
(It's okay, don't worry.) - 이 자리에 앉아도 괜찮을까요?
(Is it okay if I sit here?) - 괜찮아요, 그냥 쉬면 돼요.
(It's okay, just rest.)
Synonyms
- 문제없다
- 무난하다
괜찮다 is used to reassure someone, to accept or decline politely, or to ask permission (Is this okay?). Common polite forms are 괜찮아요 and 괜찮습니다; informal is 괜찮아. Context and tone decide whether it means 'I'm fine,' 'No, thank you,' or 'That's acceptable.'
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