Korean word

빠르다

Pronunciation

Romanizationppareuda

Meaning

  • adjectivefast

Example

이 차는 빠르다.i cha neun ppa reu da

This car is fast.

Illustration for 빠르다 (fast)

More examples

인터넷 다운로드가 빠르다.in teo net ta ul lo deu ga ppa reu da

The download is fast.

Core concept

A short time passes before something moves, changes, or responds.

Common phrases

  • 손놀림이 빠르다son nol li mi ppa reu da

    be nimble with one's hands

  • 머리가 빠르다meo ri ga ppa reu da

    be quick to grasp things

  • 진행이 빠르다chin haeng i ppa reu da

    be fast-moving

Similar words

재빠르다chaeppareuda: Being quick and skillful in small movements or hand actions.

Definition in Korean

생각이나 반응이 재빨리 일어나거나 처리 속도가 빠른 성질을 나타내는 형용사saeng ga gi na pa neung i chae ppal li i reo na geo na cheo ri sok tto ga ppa reun seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word's older history is uncertain, so its present meaning is the safest guide for learning it.

Usage tips

  • English uses fast for both a thing's speed and an action's manner, while this Korean form describes a quality rather than telling someone how to act.

Other meanings

  • earlyadjective
  • quickadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 빠르게ppareugequicklyadverb
  • 빨라지다ppallajidaspeed upverb

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