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"Safe" in Korean: 안전하다
안전하다anjeonhada
Safe in Korean is 안전하다 (anjeonhada). 안전하다 means safe; 괜찮다 means okay and may not guarantee safety.
Safe: an everyday statement
이곳은 안전해요.igoseun anjeonhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 안전하다
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anjeonhada
/antɕʌnhata/
Read 안전하다 as anjeonhada. The spoken form 안전해요 is anjeonhaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Safe" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 안전하다anjeonhada | Safe Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 안전해요anjeonhaeyo | Safe (polite present) Use 안전해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 안전해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 안전했어요anjeonhaesseoyo | Safe (polite past) Use 안전했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 안전했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 안전하다 in real life
- 1Safe: an everyday statement
이곳은 안전해요.
igoseun anjeonhaeyo.
This place is safe.
안전해요 is the present form of 안전하다.
- 2Safe: a different situation
어제 여행은 안전했어요.
eoje yeohaengeun anjeonhaesseoyo.
Yesterday’s trip was safe.
안전했어요 is the past form of 안전하다.
- 3Safe: a question or request
밤에도 안전해요?
bamedo anjeonhaeyo?
Is it safe at night too?
안전해요 is the present form of 안전하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 안전하다
Incorrect: 안전하다.
Correct: 안전해요.
When practicing safe, 안전하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 안전해요.
Incorrect: 어제 안전해요.
Correct: 어제 안전했어요.
When practicing safe, for a completed event yesterday, use 안전했어요; the present form 안전해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
안전하다 means safe; 괜찮다 means okay and may not guarantee safety. 안전해요 is the polite conversational form of 안전하다; 안전했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 안전하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이곳은 안전해요.
igoseun anjeonhaeyo.
This place is safe.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 여행은 안전했어요.
eoje yeohaengeun anjeonhaesseoyo.
Yesterday’s trip was safe.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Safe" in Korean
How do I use 안전하다 in polite speech?
안전해요 is the polite conversational form of 안전하다; 안전했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 안전하다 in a past-tense sentence?
안전했어요 is the polite past form. 안전하다 means safe; 괜찮다 means okay and may not guarantee safety.
What does 안전해요 mean here?
안전해요 is used for safe. For example, 이곳은 안전해요. means “This place is safe.”
What should I remember about 안전하다?
안전하다 means safe; 괜찮다 means okay and may not guarantee safety.
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