Korean · Adjectives
작다
jakda
Small
Beginneradjective
Definition
Little in size or amount.
Example
우리 집은 작지만 아늑해요.
Our house is small but cozy.
Etymology
'작다' (jakda) stems from Old Korean, signifying 'small' or 'little.' This term carries historical weight in discussions of size and characteristics of objects or concepts, reflecting an intrinsic aspect of Korean sensibilities.
How & Where It’s Used
'작다' is widely used in everyday speech and writing in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly employed to describe both tangible and intangible characteristics and is used uniformly across different Korean regions.