Korean

차갑다

차갑다
Meaning: to be cold, to be chilly
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

The wind is cold in the winter.
그는 차가운 흙 덩어리를 주웠다.
He picked up a cold lump of earth.
차가운 바람이 뺨을 스쳤다.
A cold wind brushed my cheek.
차가운 바람에 코끝이 시려웠다.
The tip of my nose was cold in the chilly wind.
늦가을 바람이 차가워서 우리는 창문을 일찍 닫았다.
The late-autumn wind was cold, so we closed the window early.
차가운 겨울바람에 양 볼이 시렸다.
My cheeks were cold from the chilly winter wind.
더운 여름날에는 차가운 아이스크림콘이 최고다.
On a hot summer day, a cold ice cream cone is the best.
그의 차가운 눈빛에 순간 섬짓 놀랐다.
I was momentarily startled by his cold gaze.
그의 얼굴에는 차가운 냉소가 흘렀다.
A cold sneer appeared on his face.

Usage Notes

Describes a cold temperature or a cold, unfriendly personality.

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