Korean Dictionary
How to say "Adjust" in Korean
“Adjust” in Korean is 조절하다 (pronounced "jojeol hada").
조절하다
jojeol hada
Usage & Context
Fine-tuning seasoning and flavors. Essential skill after tasting. Requires understanding of flavor balance.
Example Sentence
양념을 조절해요.
I adjust the seasoning.
How to use 조절하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Adjust” is 조절하다, romanized as jojeol hada.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 조절하다.
Pronunciation Guide
For "조절하다" (jojeolhada), say "jo" like "Joe". "Jeol" sounds like "jull" in "jolly". "Ha" is like "hah" in "haha", and "da" is like "dah" in "dad". The 'j' sounds are soft.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
조절해요
jojeolhaeyo
The standard polite form.
Casual (반말)
조절해
jojeolhae
Used with close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
Asking someone to change the temperature in a room.
에어컨 온도를 좀 조절해 줄 수 있을까요? 너무 추워요.
Could you adjust the air conditioner temperature a bit? It's too cold.
Talking about a fitness routine and progression.
운동 강도를 서서히 조절하면서 몸을 만들어요.
I build my body by gradually adjusting the intensity of my workouts.
A cooking tip for preventing food from burning.
요리할 때 불의 세기를 잘 조절해야 타지 않아요.
When cooking, you need to adjust the heat well so it doesn't burn.
Cultural Context
"조절하다" is a widely applicable verb, used for adjusting anything from temperature (온도 조절) and volume (볼륨 조절) to speed (속도 조절) and seasoning (간 조절). It implies fine-tuning or regulating something to achieve a desired state. In daily life, you'll hear it in various contexts, from managing household appliances to discussing personal habits or even emotional regulation. It's a common term in K-dramas when characters are trying to control situations or their feelings.
Editorial note
We review entries like 조절하다 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
온도를 조절하다
to adjust the temperature
속도를 조절하다
to adjust the speed
간을 조절하다
to adjust the seasoning
Related Expressions
조정하다
jojeonghada
to adjust, to coordinate (often for more complex systems or agreements)
맞추다
matchuda
to adjust, to fit, to set (e.g., a clock, expectations)
조절되다
jojeoldoeda
to be adjusted, to be regulated (passive form)
조절 장치
jojeol jangchi
control device, regulator
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