English–Korean

“deep” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkiptta

Example

그 호수는 깊다.keu ho su neun kip tta

The lake is deep.

Illustration for 깊다 (deep)

How to say “deep” in Korean

“Deep” in Korean is 깊다 (kiptta).

Something reaches far below the surface, or its meaning and effect reach far into the center.

Full entry for 깊다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 깊다

그는 힘들 때 깊은 숨을 쉬었다.keu neun him deul ttae ki peun su meul swi eot tta

He took a deep breath when things were hard.

Tips for using 깊다

  • English speakers can connect this word with both deep water and deep thoughts because Korean uses the same broad image for physical and meaningful depth.

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