Korean Dictionary
How to say "Satisfied" in Korean
“Satisfied” in Korean is 만족하다 (pronounced "Manjokhada").
만족하다
Manjokhada
Usage & Context
Describes fulfillment after completing a task or reaching a goal. More active than 만족스럽다 (content). Commonly heard after a good meal, a finished project, or a successful negotiation in Korean workplaces.
Example Sentence
이번 결과에 정말 만족해요.
I'm really satisfied with the results this time.
How to use 만족하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Satisfied” is 만족하다, romanized as Manjokhada.
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 만족하다.
Pronunciation Guide
만 (man) sounds like 'man' in English. 족 (jok) is like 'joke' but with a shorter 'o' sound, similar to 'cot'. 하 (ha) is like 'ha' in 'haha', and 다 (da) is like 'da' in 'dad'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
만족해요
Manjokhaeyo
Common polite form used in everyday conversation.
Casual (반말)
만족해
Manjokhae
Casual form used with close friends or subordinates.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a new gadget's performance.
새로 산 휴대폰 기능에 아주 만족하고 있어요.
I'm very satisfied with the features of my new phone.
A customer service representative responding to feedback.
저희 서비스에 만족하셨다니 기쁩니다.
We're glad to hear you were satisfied with our service.
Reflecting on personal achievement after hard work.
그는 자신의 노력에 대한 결과에 만족했다.
He was satisfied with the outcome of his efforts.
Cultural Context
만족하다 is an active verb, implying a state of contentment achieved through an action or outcome. In Korean culture, expressing satisfaction, especially with food or service, is a common way to show appreciation. For instance, after a meal, saying '잘 먹었습니다. 정말 만족했어요!' (I ate well. I was really satisfied!) is a polite compliment to the host or chef. It's often used in business contexts to express contentment with a deal or project result.
Editorial note
We review entries like 만족하다 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
고객 만족
Customer satisfaction
삶에 만족하다
To be satisfied with life
Related Expressions
만족스럽다
Manjokseureopda
To be satisfying/contenting (adjective, describes the feeling or quality)
불만족하다
Bulmanjokhada
To be dissatisfied (antonym)
흡족하다
Heupjokhada
To be fully satisfied, content (stronger synonym)
충분하다
Chungbunhada
To be enough, sufficient (related concept)
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