Korean word

재미있다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaemiittta

Meaning

  • adjectiveinteresting

Example

이 영화는 재미있었어요.i yeong hwa neun chae mi i sseo sseo yo

This movie was interesting.

Illustration for 재미있다 (interesting)

More examples

이 드라마는 진짜 재미있다.i teu ra ma neun chin jja chae mi it tta

This drama is really interesting.

Core concept

Something that gives pleasure or keeps the mind happily engaged.

Common phrases

  • 진짜 재미있다chin jja chae mi it tta

    really interesting

  • 정말 재미있다cheong mal chae mi it tta

    really interesting

  • 아주 재미있다a ju chae mi it tta

    very interesting

Similar words

재밌다chaemittta: A lively subject or situation brings fun and holds attention.
즐겁다cheulgeoptta: A pleasant activity or experience brings a calm, happy feeling.
흥미롭다heungmiroptta: An unusual topic stays in mind and makes a person want to learn more.
신나다sinnada: A pleasant event creates lively excitement and high energy.

Definition in Korean

대체로 즐거움이나 유쾌함을 느끼게 하는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.tae che ro cheul geo u mi na yu kwae ha meul neu kki ge ha neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

재미 (jaemi, "fun") + 있다 (ittta, "exists") forms the idea that fun is present, which helps explain the word's broad meaning.

Usage tips

  • A story can receive this praise because it holds attention, even when it is not meant to make people laugh.

Other meanings

  • funadjective
  • funnyadjective

Opposites

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