Korean Dictionary
How to say "Caring / Thoughtful" in Korean
“Caring / Thoughtful” in Korean is 다정하다 (pronounced "Dajeongada").
다정하다
Dajeongada
Usage & Context
Being warm, kind, and considerate toward others. A highly admired personality trait in Korean relationships. Being called 다정한 사람 (a caring person) is a meaningful compliment. Often used to describe someone who remembers details, checks in regularly, and shows thoughtful gestures.
Example Sentence
그 사람은 정말 다정해요. 항상 제 걱정을 해줘요.
That person is really caring. They always worry about me.
How to use 다정하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Caring / Thoughtful” is 다정하다, romanized as Dajeongada.
Usage tip
Relationship words can sound too direct if the social context is wrong. Check the age, closeness, and formality before using it.
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 다정하다.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'dah-juhng-ha-da' — 'da' rhymes with 'dah,' 'jeong' sounds like 'juhng' with a soft 'ng,' and 'hada' is two quick syllables. All vowels stay short and open; no syllable gets a heavy stress.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
다정하십니다
da-jeong-ha-sim-ni-da
Formal honorific form used when describing an elder or superior as thoughtful
Casual (반말)
다정해
da-jeong-hae
Casual form used with close friends, siblings, or a partner
More Example Sentences
reminiscing about a beloved family member
우리 할머니는 정말 다정한 분이셨어요.
My grandmother was a truly caring person.
chatting with a coworker during lunch
새로 온 팀장님이 다정해서 분위기가 좋아졌어요.
The new team leader is so caring that the atmosphere has improved.
describing a relationship to a close friend
남자 친구가 평소엔 무뚝뚝한데 가끔씩 다정해서 설레요.
My boyfriend is usually blunt, but occasionally he's so caring that it makes my heart flutter.
Cultural Context
다정하다 sits at the heart of Korea's 정(情) culture — that uniquely Korean mix of warmth, attachment, and loyalty you feel toward people you care about. It's one of the most sought-after qualities in 남친/여친 (partners) and in describing a 좋은 사람 (good person), and you'll see it all over dating-show subtitles and K-drama confessions ('다정한 남자' / 'caring man' is practically a lead-character archetype). Interestingly, 다정 can also be paired with 하다 to form the noun 다정다감 (being warm and sensitive), a compound often used in self-intros on dating apps like 위피 or 글램.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 다정하다 against age, closeness, and politeness rules, because a literal English match often misses the social meaning.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
정말 다정하시네요.
You're really thoughtful.
다정한 말 한마디가 큰 힘이 돼요.
A single caring word can be a great source of strength.
다정한 사람이 좋아요.
I like caring people.
Related Expressions
따뜻하다
tta-tteut-ha-da
warm (in personality)
자상하다
ja-sang-ha-da
attentive / considerate
배려심
bae-ryeo-sim
consideration for others
무뚝뚝하다
mu-ttuk-ttuk-ha-da
blunt / curt (antonym)
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