Vocabulary

진정하다

calm down

Meaning

Verb: to calm down after agitation, fear, or strong emotion.

Why this form?

안정되다 — to become stable: describes a stable condition, including physical condition; 진정하다 involves settling emotional agitation.

Useful forms

진정하세요: polite request to calm down.

Examples

괜찮아요. 천천히 진정하세요. — It’s okay. Take your time and calm down.

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