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noun[U]
relief; a feeling of ease after worry, fear, or tension has been removed
ando
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 安堵, literally associated with being peaceful and settled.
Examples
나는 아이가 무사하다는 말을 듣고 안도를 느꼈다.
naneun aiga musahadaneun mareul deutkko andoreul neukkyeotda
I felt relief after hearing that the child was safe.
그의 목소리에는 안도가 묻어났다.
geuui moksorieneun andoga mudeonatda
There was relief in his voice.
구조 소식에 가족들은 안도의 한숨을 쉬었다.
gujo sosige gajokdeureun andoui hansumeul swieotda
At the news of the rescue, the family breathed a sigh of relief.
Character Breakdown
안
an
peace; calm; safety
도
do
to be settled; a wall or enclosure, in the original Hanja
Collocations
안도의 한숨
안도를 느끼다
안도감이 들다
안도하다
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