Korean

조용

조용
Meaning: quietness; silence
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

The room is quiet.
그는 비교적 조용한 편이다.
He is a relatively quiet person.
그 배는 조용한 만으로 들어갔다.
The ship entered the quiet bay.
조용한 데 가서 얘기 좀 할까요?
Shall we go to a quiet place and talk?
우리 동은 아주 조용해요.
Our neighborhood is very quiet.
복도 끝에 있는 방은 항상 조용했다.
The room at the end of the hallway was always quiet.

Usage Notes

Refers to a state of being quiet or silent. Often used with '하다' to form an adjective '조용하다'.

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