Korean word

가득

Pronunciation

Romanizationkadeuk

Meaning

  • adverbfull

Example

컵이 가득 찼다.keo bi ka deuk chat tta

The cup is full.

Illustration for 가득 (full)

More examples

서랍이 가득 차서 물건을 찾기 어렵다.seo ra bi ka deuk cha seo mul geo neul chat kki eo ryeop tta

The drawer is full, so it is difficult to find things.

Core concept

A container, place, feeling, or period has reached its limit and has little or no room left.

Common phrases

  • 가득 차다ka deuk cha da

    be full

  • 가득 채우다ka deuk chae u da

    fill completely

Similar words

꽉kkwak: Shows something packed tightly or held with a firm grip.
잔뜩chantteuk: Shows that an amount or degree is very high.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 마음, 시간 따위가 여유 없이 꽉 차서 남는 틈이나 공간이 거의 없음을 나타내는 부사.sa mu ri na ma eum si gan tta wi ga yeo yu eop ssi kkwak cha seo nam neun teu mi na kong ga ni keo ui eop sseu meul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The word is native Korean, but its exact origin is uncertain and should not be divided into guessed parts.

Usage tips

  • When the word describes a noun directly, Korean uses its adjective form instead, while this form describes an action or state.

Other meanings

  • plentyadverb
  • packedadverb

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