Korean Dictionary
How to say "Content" in Korean
“Content” in Korean is 만족스럽다 (pronounced "Manjokseureopda").
만족스럽다
Manjokseureopda
Usage & Context
Describes a quiet, settled satisfaction with life as it is. Different from active happiness — it's more about being at peace with simple moments. Koreans often use this after a satisfying meal or a productive day.
Example Sentence
소소한 일상이 너무 만족스러워요.
I'm so content with my simple daily life.
How to use 만족스럽다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Content” is 만족스럽다, romanized as Manjokseureopda.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
만 (man) rhymes with 'fan'. 족 (jok) sounds like 'joke' but with a harder 'j'. 스 (seu) is like 'soo' but with a very subtle 's' sound. 럽 (reop) sounds like 'lup' in 'lupine'. 다 (da) is like 'da' in 'dad'. Stress is fairly even, with slight emphasis on '만' and '럽'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
만족스러워요
Manjokseureowoyo
Used in polite, everyday conversations.
Casual (반말)
만족스러워
Manjokseureowo
Used among close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
After eating a simple, comforting meal.
따뜻한 국밥 한 그릇에 마음이 만족스러웠어요.
My heart felt content with a bowl of warm gukbap.
Someone reflecting on their life's simple joys.
비록 부자는 아니지만 지금 삶에 만족스러워요.
Although I'm not rich, I'm content with my current life.
A customer happy with a product's value.
이 가격에 이 정도 품질이면 정말 만족스러워요.
For this price, this quality is truly satisfying/contenting.
Cultural Context
만족스럽다 conveys a sense of quiet contentment or satisfaction, often with simple things or after achieving a goal. It's not necessarily about intense happiness but rather a peaceful acceptance and appreciation of the current state. Koreans often use it to describe a meal, a purchase, or even their overall life situation, implying a feeling of 'good enough' or 'just right.'
Editorial note
We review entries like 만족스럽다 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
만족스러운 결과
Satisfying result
만족스러운 삶
Content life
만족스럽게 생각하다
To think of something as satisfying/contenting
Related Expressions
흡족하다
Heupjokhada
To be fully satisfied/content
행복하다
Haengbokhada
To be happy
불만족스럽다
Bulmanjokseureopda
To be discontent/dissatisfied
충분하다
Chungbunhada
To be enough/sufficient
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