Korean word

귀하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwihada

Meaning

  • adjectivevaluable

Example

이 약은 귀해서 함부로 버리면 안 돼.i ya geun kwi hae seo ham bu ro peo ri myeon an twae

This medicine is valuable, so you must not throw it away carelessly.

Illustration for 귀하다 (valuable)

More examples

그건 귀한 선물이니까 잘 보관해.keu geon kwi han seon mu ri ni kka chal po gwan hae

It is a valuable gift, so keep it safe.

Core concept

A scarce or highly esteemed thing is treated as precious rather than ordinary.

Common phrases

  • 귀한 선물kwi han seon mul

    valuable gift

  • 귀한 사람kwi han sa ram

    valuable person

  • 귀한 기회kwi han ki hoe

    valuable opportunity

Similar words

소중하다sojunghada: Dear enough to inspire strong feelings and a wish to keep it safe.
값지다kapjjida: Worth a great deal in money or because of the work put into it.
귀중하다kwijunghada: Valued so highly that careful protection is needed.
드물다teumulda: Not often found, seen, or experienced.

Definition in Korean

존중하거나 보호해야 할 만큼 가치가 있는 것 또는 드물어 특별한 가치를 지닌 상태를 가리키는 형용사.chon jung ha geo na po ho hae ya hal man keum ka chi ga in neun keot tto neun teu mu reo teuk ppyeol han ka chi reul chi nin sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from the Sino-Korean root gwi, meaning high in value or status, and hada, which helps make an adjective.

Usage tips

  • The word can sound strong for an everyday object, so it fits special people, items, or opportunities more naturally.

Other meanings

  • rareadjective
  • nobleadjective
  • preciousadjective

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