Korean word

우습다

Pronunciation

Romanizationuseuptta

Meaning

  • adjectivefunny

Example

그 말이 우습다.keu ma ri u seup tta

That remark is funny.

Illustration for 우습다 (funny)

More examples

그 농담이 우습다.keu nong da mi u seup tta

That joke is funny.

Core concept

Something that makes people laugh, either because it is amusing or because it seems absurd.

Common phrases

  • 말이 우습다ma ri u seup tta

    funny remark

  • 너무 우습다neo mu u seup tta

    very funny

  • 좀 우습다chom u seup tta

    somewhat funny

Similar words

재미있다chaemiittta: Pleasant and engaging enough to hold attention or create enjoyment.
우스꽝스럽다useukkwangseureoptta: Comical in appearance or behavior and likely to make people laugh.
어이없다eoieoptta: Absurd enough to leave a person unable to believe it and displeased by it.

Definition in Korean

웃음을 자아내거나 어이가 없어 보이는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.u seu meul cha a nae geo na eo i ga eop sseo po i neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This native Korean adjective is traditionally linked to the Korean verb meaning to laugh, connecting it with things that provoke laughter.

Usage tips

  • The speaker's tone matters because the word can show warm amusement or dismissive disbelief, so context reveals whether the reaction is friendly or critical.

Other meanings

  • ridiculousadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 우스꽝스럽다useukkwangseureopttacomicaladjective

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