TOPIK · Level 70
15 words
Korean word
깊다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkiptta
Meaning
- adjectivedeep
Example
그 호수는 깊다.keu ho su neun kip tta
The lake is deep.
More examples
그는 힘들 때 깊은 숨을 쉬었다.keu neun him deul ttae ki peun su meul swi eot tta
He took a deep breath when things were hard.
Core concept
Something reaches far below the surface, or its meaning and effect reach far into the center.
Common phrases
깊은 숨ki peun sum
deep breath
깊은 한숨ki peun han sum
deep sigh
깊은 슬픔ki peun seul peum
deep sorrow
Similar words
깊숙하다kipssukada: Located well inside something, away from its edge or outer surface.
진하다chinhada: Having a strong taste, color, smell, feeling, or mood.
짙다chittta: Having a dark or vivid color, a strong scent, or a heavy shadow.
풍부하다pungbuhada: Having a large amount or a wide range of things, qualities, or contents.
Definition in Korean
어떤 성질이나 상태가 표면적이지 않고 중심부까지 강하게 자리하여 영향이나 의미가 강한 상태를 가리키는 형용사.eo tteon seong ji ri na sang tae ga pyo myeon jeo gi ji an ko chung sim bu kka ji kang ha ge cha ri ha yeo yeong hyang i na ui mi ga kang han sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa
Word origin
No reliable source here explains where this word first came from, so its older history remains uncertain.
Usage tips
- English speakers can connect this word with both deep water and deep thoughts because Korean uses the same broad image for physical and meaningful depth.