Korean word

잘됐다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaldwaettta

Meaning

  • interjectionThat's great

Example

잘됐다! 비가 그쳤어.chal dwaet tta pi ga keu cheo sseo

Great! The rain stopped.

Illustration for 잘됐다 (That's great)

More examples

수술이 잘 끝났대? 잘됐다.su su ri chal kkeun nat ttae chal dwaet tta

They say the surgery went well? That's great.

Core concept

A favorable result brings a quick feeling of relief or happiness.

Common phrases

  • 이렇게 잘됐다i reo ke chal dwaet tta

    it turned out well

  • 운이 좋아서 잘됐다u ni cho a seo chal dwaet tta

    it went well thanks to good luck

Similar words

다행이다tahaengida: A relieved reaction when a feared problem or harm has been avoided.
좋아choa: A short expression of pleasure or satisfaction when things go as hoped.
휴hyu: A brief exhaled sound showing that worry or tension has eased.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 순조롭게 되어 안심하거나 기쁠 때 짧게 말하는 감탄사eo tteon i ri sun jo rop kke toe eo an sim ha geo na ki ppeul ttae jjal kke mal ha neun kam tan sa

Word origin

The expression combines the Korean adverb meaning well with a verb meaning to turn out, using a shortened spoken past form to describe a favorable result.

Usage tips

  • A warm tone makes it supportive, while a flat or exaggerated tone can make it sound insincere.

Other meanings

  • good for youinterjection
  • That's great!interjection

Opposites

  • 안됐다andwaetttawhat a shameinterjection

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