Korean word

그립다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeuriptta

Meaning

  • adjectivemiss

Example

그때가 그립다.keu ttae ga keu rip tta

I miss those days.

Illustration for 그립다 (miss)

More examples

고향이 그립다.ko hyang i keu rip tta

I miss my hometown.

Core concept

A person or time is far away or gone, but its presence stays in the heart and keeps coming back.

Common phrases

  • 고향이 그립다ko hyang i keu rip tta

    miss one's hometown

  • 그 사람이 그립다keu sa ra mi keu rip tta

    miss that person

Similar words

보고 싶다pogo siptta: Strongly wanting to see a person who is far away.
허전하다heojeonhada: Feeling hollow and unsettled because a person, thing, or warm atmosphere is missing.
외롭다oeroptta: Feeling lonely because close human connection or support is lacking.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상이 떨어져 있거나 사라져서 그 모습이나 느낌이 마음에 남아 자꾸 떠오르는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.eo tteon tae sang i tteo reo jeo it kkeo na sa ra jeo seo keu mo seu bi na neu kki mi ma eu me na ma cha kku tteo o reu neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The exact historical origin and word formation are uncertain, so this word is best learned as a whole expression for a lasting feeling of absence.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use miss for people and places, but this word also naturally describes missing a past time or atmosphere.

Other meanings

  • nostalgicadjective

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