Korean

시원하다

시원하다
Meaning: to be cool, refreshing
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

On a hot day, cool watermelon is the best.
삼으로 만든 옷은 여름에 시원하다.
Clothes made of hemp are cool in summer.
콜라의 톡 쏘는 맛이 목을 시원하게 해 주었다.
The carbonated sting of the cola refreshed my throat.
여름밤에는 시원한 맥주 한 잔이 최고지.
On a summer night, a cold beer is the best.
운동을 한 후에 시원한 생수를 마셨다.
I drank cool bottled water after exercising.
더운 여름날, 부채로 시원한 바람을 만들었다.
On a hot summer day, I made a cool breeze with a fan.
더운 날씨에는 시원한 아이스크림이 최고예요.
Cool ice cream is the best in hot weather.
나는 시원한 물 한 모금을 마셨다.
I took a sip of cool water.
여름철에는 시원한 수박이 최고다.
In the summer, cool watermelon is the best.
우리는 바에서 시원한 칵테일을 주문했다.
We ordered cool cocktails at the bar.

Usage Notes

Describes a pleasant coolness in temperature (like a breeze), a refreshing taste (like a drink), or a feeling of relief/satisfaction.

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