A1 Idiom Neutral

마음이 편하다.

maeumi pyeonhada.

feel comfortable / at peace

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Meaning

To feel at ease, tranquil, and free from worry.

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Cultural Background

Koreans value '마음' as the center of the self. A 'comfortable heart' is the ultimate goal of daily life. Similar concepts exist in China and Japan, emphasizing the harmony of the heart/mind.

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Use with '이제야'

Adding '이제야' (finally) emphasizes the relief you feel after a long period of stress.

Meaning

To feel at ease, tranquil, and free from worry.

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Use with '이제야'

Adding '이제야' (finally) emphasizes the relief you feel after a long period of stress.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage of '마음이 편하다'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

마음이 편하다 is for mental states, not physical objects like beds.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct usage of '마음이 편하다'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

마음이 편하다 is for mental states, not physical objects like beds.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, use '마음이 편합니다' to be polite.

Related Phrases

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마음이 놓이다

synonym

To be relieved

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속이 편하다

similar

To have no guilt

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