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맑다

[ makda ]
「형용사」 Adjective
• clean; clear

Clean and free of something dirty and filthy.

cleaning & maintenance
• clear; fine

(for the weather) Fine without clouds or mist.

seasons & weather
• clear

(for a sound, etc) Bright and clear.

physical propertiesconsistency / hardness
• clear

(for the mind) Clear and not murky.

character & valuespositive
• pure

(for the heart) Innocent and pure.

emotionspositive
Type:
Native
Level:
Elementary

Synonyms

  • 담백하다
    –innocent; pure; plain; bland
  • 청
    –favor; request
  • 청빈
    –honest poverty
  • 투명하다
    –clear; certain

Antonyms

  • 담
    –wall
  • 탁
    –widely; completely
  • 흐리다
    –dim; vague; blurred; muddy; murky; turbid; hazy; cloud; foggy; gloomy; cloudy; long-faced; subdued

Related words

  • 청소기
    –vacuum cleaner
  • 청소부
    –
    • 1
      garbage man; sanitary worker; street cleaner
    • 2
      female cleaner; cleaning woman

Derived words

  • 깨끗하다
    –clean; clear; tidy; orderly; refreshing; magnanimous; completely cured; completely recovered; pure
  • 청빈
    –honest poverty
  • 청소
    –cleaning
  • 탁주
    –A unique Korean white alcoholic drink made from rice, which tastes a little thick

Neighboring words in the dictionary

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