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TOPIK 6adjective

정겹다

jeonggyeopda [정겹따]

정겨워요 · 정겨웠어요 · 정겨운 (+noun) (ㅂ irregular)

warm, affectionate, homey

Example

시골 마을의 풍경이 참 정겨워요.

The scenery of the country village is so warm and homey.

Word parts

정 affection

정 'affection' + -겹다 'brimming with'.

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Often describes familiar sights and sounds: 정겨운 사투리, 정겨운 골목.