Korean Idioms & Expressions

소확행

sohwakhaeng

Literal meaning

small (小) + certain (確) + happiness (幸): 'small-certain-happiness'

What it really means

Small but certain happiness — modest everyday joys you can reliably enjoy. A coinage popularized in Korea for things like fresh bread or a clean room.

Examples

Korean	English
갓 내린 커피 한 잔이 나의 소확행이다. gat naerin keopi han jani naui sohwakhaengida.	A freshly brewed cup of coffee is my small but certain happiness.

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