Korean word

쉽다

Pronunciation

Romanizationswiptta

Meaning

  • adjectiveeasy

Example

이 문제는 쉽다.i mun je neun swip tta

This problem is easy.

Illustration for 쉽다 (easy)

More examples

이번 과제는 생각보다 쉽다.i beon kwa je neun saeng gak ppo da swip tta

This assignment is easier than I thought.

Core concept

A clear path with little difficulty leads quickly to the result.

Common phrases

  • 생각보다 쉽다saeng gak ppo da swip tta

    easier than expected

  • 하기에는 쉽다ha gi e neun swip tta

    easy to do

  • 쉽다고 느끼다swip tta go neu kki da

    feel that it is easy

Similar words

간단하다kandanhada: Clear and uncomplicated, with few parts or steps to handle.
편하다pyeonhada: Free from physical discomfort or mental pressure.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일을 하거나 이해하는 데 장애나 노력이 적어 금방 해낼 수 있음을 나타내는 형용사eo tteon i reul ha geo na i hae ha neun te chang ae na no ryeo gi cheo geo keum bang hae nael ssu i sseu meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

Available information does not clearly show how this Korean word first developed.

Usage tips

  • The negative form is useful because it often means difficult in everyday speech, even though its literal idea is not easy.

Opposites

Related words

  • 쉬움swiumeasenoun
  • 쉽게swipkkeeasilyadverb
  • 쉬워지다swiwojidabecome easierverb

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