Korean Word of the Day
편하다
/pyeon-HA-da/ • adjective — 2nd of May, 2026
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Meaning: to be comfortable, convenient, or easy (physically or situationally)
Examples
- 이 소파 아주 편해요.
(This sofa is very comfortable.) - 이 가방은 수납이 많아서 들고 다니기 편해요.
(This bag has a lot of storage, so it's convenient to carry around.) - 이 의자는 오래 앉아도 편해요.
(This chair is comfortable even after sitting for a long time.)
Synonyms
- 편안하다
- 쾌적하다
편하다 is used for physical comfort (like clothes, furniture) and for convenience or ease (like schedules, locations). In casual polite speech use 편해요; dictionary form is 편하다. It can describe feelings of relief (e.g., 마음이 편하다) as well as physical comfort.
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