English–Korean
“joy” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkippeum
Example
그녀는 선물을 받고 기쁨이 가득했다.keu nyeo neun seon mu reul pat kko ki ppeu mi ka deu kaet tta
She was full of joy after receiving the gift.
How to say “joy” in Korean
“Joy” in Korean is 기쁨 (kippeum).
The heart's bright, satisfied feeling when something brings true happiness.
Example sentences with 기쁨
아이들은 소식을 듣고 기쁨을 나눴다.a i deu reun so si geul teut kko ki ppeu meul na nwot tta
The children shared their joy after hearing the news.
Tips for using 기쁨
- English speakers often use an adjective for a person who feels this way, but Korean commonly treats the feeling itself as a noun.