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How do you say "stay cool" in Korean?

침착하게 있어

chimchakhage isseo

Phrase Hangul

In Korean, "stay cool" is 침착하게 있어 (chimchakhage isseo).

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Pronunciation

"Chimchakhage isseo" needs an even, calm rhythm throughout, especially on "chimchak," meaning calm or composed.

Writing and usage

침착하게 있어 is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

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How to remember 침착하게 있어

Chimchak sounds like "chim, chalk" — a chalk outline that never moves, perfectly cool and composed, chimchakhage isseo.

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Questions about 침착하게 있어

How do you pronounce 침착하게 있어?

"Chimchakhage isseo" needs an even, calm rhythm throughout, especially on "chimchak," meaning calm or composed.

Is 침착하게 있어 formal or casual?

침착하게 있어 is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.

How is 침착하게 있어 written in Korean?

침착하게 있어 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as chimchakhage isseo.

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