Korean word

밝다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaktta

Meaning

  • adjectivebright

Example

창문을 열자 방이 밝아졌어요.chang mu neul yeol ja pang i pal ga jeo sseo yo

When I opened the window, the room got brighter.

Illustration for 밝다 (bright)

More examples

그녀는 밝은 미소를 보였다.keu nyeo neun pal geun mi so reul po yeot tta

She showed a bright smile.

Core concept

A place or thing filled with light rather than darkness.

Common phrases

  • 밝은 미소pal geun mi so

    bright smile

  • 표정이 밝다pyo jeong i pak tta

    bright expression

Similar words

환하다hwanhada: A place, face, or color looks bright because light or vivid color makes it stand out.
명랑하다myeongnanghada: A person or expression looks cheerful and full of energy.
맑다maktta: The sky, air, or water looks clear and transparent rather than cloudy.

Definition in Korean

빛이 많아 어둡지 않은 상태를 가리키는 형용사pi chi ma na eo dup jji a neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The exact historical origin of 밝다 (baktta, "bright") is uncertain, but it is a native Korean adjective whose basic sense is plentiful light.

Usage tips

  • English-speaking learners can remember that this adjective describes the light-filled result, not the action that makes a room light.

Other meanings

  • cheerfuladjective
  • vividadjective

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