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평화롭다

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '평화롭다' describes a state of being peaceful, calm, and free from conflict or disturbance. It is often used to describe places, atmospheres, or situations that feel serene and tranquil.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '평화롭다' when talking about natural settings like villages, parks, or quiet neighborhoods, as well as in describing moods or atmospheres during social gatherings.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 평화로운 마을 (peaceful village): used to describe a calm and quiet residential area.
  • 평화로운 분위기 (peaceful atmosphere): refers to a calm and friendly environment.
  • 평화롭게 지내다 (to live peacefully): describes living without conflict.

Register and Politeness

'평화롭다' is a descriptive adjective and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When conjugated, it follows regular adjective patterns.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '평화롭다' with '평화롭다' used as a noun or verb, but it is strictly an adjective. Also, avoid using it to describe active conflict situations; it only applies to peaceful states.

Example Sentences

이 마을은 항상 평화롭고 조용해요.

I maeureun hangsang pyeonghwaropgo joyonghaeyo.

This village is always peaceful and quiet.

평화로운 분위기에서 친구들과 이야기를 나누었어요.

Pyeonghwaroun bunwigieseo chingudeulgwa iyagireul nanueosseoyo.

I talked with my friends in a peaceful atmosphere.

전쟁이 끝나고 나서 나라가 평화로워졌어요.

Jeonjaengi kkeutnago naseo naraga pyeonghwarowojyeosseoyo.

After the war ended, the country became peaceful.