Korean Dictionary
How to say "Warm" in Korean
“Warm” in Korean is 따뜻하다 (pronounced "Ttatteutada").
따뜻하다
Ttatteutada
Usage & Context
Used both literally (warm temperature) and emotionally (warm-hearted). 따뜻한 사람 (warm person) is a top personality compliment in Korea. 마음이 따뜻하다 (warm-hearted) describes empathetic, caring people.
Example Sentence
그 사람의 따뜻한 말 한마디가 힘이 됐어요.
That person's warm words gave me strength.
How to use 따뜻하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Warm” is 따뜻하다, romanized as Ttatteutada.
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 따뜻하다.
Pronunciation Guide
따 (Tta) is a tense 'tta' sound, like 'tah' but with more air pressure, similar to the 'tt' in 'butter' if emphasized. 뜻 (tteut) is a tense 'tteut' sound, like 'tut' but with a short 'u' and a light final 't'. 하 (ha) is 'hah'. 다 (da) is 'dah'. The double consonants (ㄸ) are key for the tense sound.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
따뜻해요
Ttatteuthaeyo
This is the common polite form used in most daily conversations.
Casual (반말)
따뜻해
Ttatteuthae
Used when speaking to close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Referring to cold weather that makes you crave warm food.
따뜻한 국물이 생각나는 날씨네요.
It's weather that makes you think of warm soup.
Describing someone's kind and empathetic personality.
그녀는 항상 주변 사람들에게 따뜻한 마음을 보여줘요.
She always shows a warm heart to those around her.
Enjoying a pleasant moment in warm weather.
따뜻한 햇살 아래에서 책을 읽으니 기분이 좋았다.
I felt good reading a book under the warm sunlight.
Cultural Context
따뜻하다 is a versatile adjective used for both physical warmth (like a warm blanket or coffee) and emotional warmth. Calling someone '따뜻한 사람' (a warm person) is one of the highest compliments in Korea, signifying kindness, empathy, and a caring nature. Phrases like '마음이 따뜻하다' (to have a warm heart) are frequently used to describe someone who is genuinely compassionate and supportive, often seen in characters in K-dramas who offer comfort to others.
Editorial note
We review entries like 따뜻하다 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
따뜻한 커피
warm coffee
따뜻한 마음
warm heart
따뜻한 날씨
warm weather
Related Expressions
온화하다
onhwahada
mild, gentle, warm
훈훈하다
hunhunhada
warm, heartwarming, cozy
차갑다
chagapda
to be cold (antonym)
친절하다
chinjeolhada
to be kind (related concept)
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