Korean word

기쁨

Pronunciation

Romanizationkippeum

Meaning

  • nounjoy

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.

Illustration for 기쁨 (joy)

More examples

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.

Core concept

The heart's bright, satisfied feeling when something brings true happiness.

Common phrases

  • 기쁨을 느끼다ki ppeu meul neu kki da

    feel joy

  • 기쁨을 나누다ki ppeu meul na nu da

    share joy

  • 기쁨을 주다ki ppeu meul chu da

    bring joy

Similar words

행복haengbok: A peaceful state of happiness and comfort that makes life feel fulfilling.
즐거움cheulgeoum: Enjoyment felt during an experience that lifts the mood.
반가움pangaum: Gladness felt when meeting someone again after time apart.
만족manjok: A sense of being satisfied because a need, wish, or expectation has been met.

Definition in Korean

마음이 즐겁고 흐뭇한 느낌이나 상태ma eu mi cheul geop kko heu mu tan neu kki mi na sang tae

Word origin

It comes from gippeuda, the Korean adjective meaning happy, plus a noun-forming ending that turns the quality into the name of a feeling.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use an adjective for a person who feels this way, but Korean commonly treats the feeling itself as a noun.

Other meanings

  • gladnessnoun
  • elationnoun
  • enjoymentnoun

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