Korean word

가볍다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkabyeoptta

Meaning

  • adjectivelight

Example

이 가방은 가볍다.i ka bang eun ka byeop tta

This bag is light.

Illustration for 가볍다 (light)

More examples

회의에서 분위기가 가볍다.hoe ui e seo pu nwi gi ga ka byeop tta

The atmosphere at the meeting is relaxed.

Core concept

A small amount of weight makes an object easy to hold, move, or carry.

Common phrases

  • 음식이 가볍다eum si gi ka byeop tta

    light meal

  • 분위기가 가볍다pu nwi gi ga ka byeop tta

    relaxed atmosphere

Similar words

무겁다mugeoptta: A thing that weighs a lot is difficult to pick up and move.

Definition in Korean

물건의 무게가 적어 들거나 옮기기 쉬운 상태를 이르는 말.mul geo nui mu ge ga cheo geo teul geo na om gi gi swi un sang tae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

No clear record shows where this Korean word came from, so its origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can remember that this word describes more than bags because the same idea of little weight can describe a light, quick movement or a relaxed personality.

Other meanings

  • nimbleadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 가벼움kabyeoumlightnessnoun
  • 가벼워지다kabyeowojidaget lighterverb

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