Korean Word of the Day
괜찮다
/gwae-CHAN-da/ • adjective — 28th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to be okay; to be fine; not a problem; acceptable
Examples
- 괜찮아요?
(Are you okay?) - 이 방법으로 해도 괜찮을까요?
(Would it be okay to do it this way?) - 걱정하지 마세요, 괜찮습니다.
(Don't worry, it's okay.)
Synonyms
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괜찮다 is used to reassure someone, give approval, or say that something is acceptable. Politeness levels change the ending: 괜찮아 (informal), 괜찮아요 (polite), 괜찮습니다 (formal). It can also be used to decline offers gently (e.g., '괜찮아요' meaning 'No, I'm fine').
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