Korean word

싸다

Pronunciation

Romanizationssada

Meaning

  • adjectivecheap

Example

이 가게는 싸요.i ka ge neun ssa yo

This store is cheap.

Illustration for 싸다 (cheap)

More examples

온라인에서 더 싸다.ol la i ne seo teo ssa da

It is cheaper online.

Core concept

The buyer pays only a little for the item or service.

Common phrases

  • 가격이 싸다ka gyeo gi ssa da

    cheap

  • 값이 싸다kap ssi ssa da

    cheap

  • 너무 싸다neo mu ssa da

    very cheap

Similar words

저렴하다cheoryeomhada: Makes a purchase affordable by keeping the price low.
값싸다kapssada: Points directly to a low price in an informal way.

Definition in Korean

가격이 낮아서 소비자가 지불하는 돈이 적음을 나타내는 말.ka gyeo gi na ja seo so bi ja ga chi bul ha neun to ni cheo geu meul na ta nae neun mal

Word origin

No reliable historical breakdown is known for this native Korean adjective, so remembering the complete form with its low-price meaning avoids a false word-part connection.

Usage tips

  • A low price does not automatically mean poor quality in this usage, so this word can describe a good deal without making a quality claim.

Other meanings

  • wrapverb
  • defecateverb

Opposites

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