Vocabulary
단단하다
to be hard, firm, solid
Meaning
Adjective 단단하다: hard, firm, solid.
Why this form?
딱딱하다 — to be hard, stiff: contrasts with soft, often for texture or a surface.
튼튼하다 — to be sturdy, durable: ability to withstand strain, not simply hardness to the touch.
Forms not to confuse
- 딱딱하다
빵이 너무 딱딱해요. — The bread is too hard.
- 튼튼하다
이 의자는 튼튼해요. — This chair is sturdy.
Examples
아주 단단한 무언가에 세게 부딪힌다! — I crash hard into something very solid!
이 나무는 아주 단단해요. — This wood is very hard.