It describes a state of profound, lonely silence that evokes a sense of desolation.
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- Describes a place that is quiet and lonely.
- Often used to portray a desolate or empty atmosphere.
- Carries a stronger emotional weight than simply being quiet.
개요
'적막하다'는 고요할 적(寂)과 고요할 막(寞)이 합쳐진 한자어로, 단순히 소리가 없는 상태를 넘어 '쓸쓸하고 외로운 분위기'까지 포함하는 감각적인 형용사입니다. 2) 사용 패턴: 주로 명사 뒤에 붙어 상태를 설명하거나(적막한 밤), 서술어로 사용됩니다(방 안이 적막하다). 3) 일반적 맥락: 주로 밤, 빈 집, 깊은 산속, 혹은 대화가 끊긴 어색한 상황 등에서 사용됩니다. 4) 유의어 비교: '조용하다'는 단순히 소리가 없는 중립적인 상태를 의미하지만, '적막하다'는 그 고요함 속에서 느껴지는 공허함이나 쓸쓸함이라는 감정적 색채가 더 강합니다.
Examples
그는 적막한 방에 홀로 앉아 있었다.
everydayHe was sitting alone in the desolate room.
산사는 밤이 되면 적막함에 잠긴다.
formalThe mountain temple is immersed in silence at night.
갑자기 분위기가 적막해졌다.
informalSuddenly, the atmosphere became deathly quiet.
적막한 풍경 속에서 고독을 느꼈다.
academicI felt loneliness in the desolate landscape.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
적막이 감돌다
silence lingers
완전한 적막
total silence
적막한 가운데
amidst the silence
Often Confused With
Neutral term for lack of noise. It lacks the emotional connotation of loneliness found in '적막하다'.
This is a common misspelling of '적막하다'. The correct spelling is with the 'ㄱ' batchim.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This word is more formal and literary than '조용하다'. Use it when you want to evoke a specific mood of solitude. It is rarely used in casual, upbeat conversation.
Common Mistakes
Many learners use it to describe any quiet place, but it should be reserved for places that feel empty or lonely. Avoid using it for a library or a quiet classroom, as those are not necessarily 'desolate'.
Tips
Use for building atmosphere
Use '적막하다' when you want to emphasize the loneliness of a quiet place. It adds a poetic touch to your descriptions.
Avoid in lively settings
Do not use this word to describe a quiet study room where people are working. Use '조용하다' instead.
Literary usage in Korean
This word is frequently found in Korean literature to set a melancholic mood. It reflects the aesthetic value of silence in Korean culture.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean characters 寂(quiet) and 寞(lonely). It captures the essence of a space that is both silent and devoid of life.
Cultural Context
Silence is often associated with meditation and introspection in Korean culture. '적막' highlights the emotional weight of this silence.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'deserted' (적막) place where you feel lonely. The sound of the word itself feels empty and drawn out.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions'조용하다'는 단순히 소리가 없다는 객관적인 상태를 뜻합니다. 반면 '적막하다'는 소리가 없는 상태에 더해 외롭거나 쓸쓸한 감정적 분위기가 강조됩니다.
아니요, 보통 사람의 왕래가 없거나 소리가 사라진 빈 공간에 사용합니다. 사람이 북적이는 곳에는 어울리지 않는 표현입니다.
일상 대화에서도 사용하지만, 주로 소설이나 에세이 등에서 분위기를 묘사할 때 자주 쓰입니다. 일상에서는 '너무 조용하다'라는 표현을 더 흔히 씁니다.
반드시 부정적인 것은 아니지만, 대개 쓸쓸함이나 고독함을 내포하므로 밝고 활기찬 느낌과는 거리가 멉니다.
Test Yourself
사람들이 모두 떠난 깊은 밤, 거리는 ___.
사람이 떠난 밤의 고요하고 쓸쓸한 분위기를 묘사하는 데 가장 적절합니다.
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Summary
It describes a state of profound, lonely silence that evokes a sense of desolation.
- Describes a place that is quiet and lonely.
- Often used to portray a desolate or empty atmosphere.
- Carries a stronger emotional weight than simply being quiet.
Use for building atmosphere
Use '적막하다' when you want to emphasize the loneliness of a quiet place. It adds a poetic touch to your descriptions.
Avoid in lively settings
Do not use this word to describe a quiet study room where people are working. Use '조용하다' instead.
Literary usage in Korean
This word is frequently found in Korean literature to set a melancholic mood. It reflects the aesthetic value of silence in Korean culture.
Examples
4 of 4그는 적막한 방에 홀로 앉아 있었다.
He was sitting alone in the desolate room.
산사는 밤이 되면 적막함에 잠긴다.
The mountain temple is immersed in silence at night.
갑자기 분위기가 적막해졌다.
Suddenly, the atmosphere became deathly quiet.
적막한 풍경 속에서 고독을 느꼈다.
I felt loneliness in the desolate landscape.
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