Korean word

재미

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaemi

Meaning

  • nounfun

Example

그 영화의 재미가 대단했다.keu yeong hwa ui chae mi ga tae dan haet tta

That movie was a lot of fun.

Illustration for 재미 (fun)

More examples

그 모임은 재미가 있어서 사람들이 웃었다.keu mo i meun chae mi ga i sseo seo sa ram deu ri u seot tta

The gathering was fun, so people laughed.

Core concept

The spark of interest and enjoyment that gives an activity or situation its appeal.

Common phrases

  • 재미가 있다chae mi ga it tta

    have fun

  • 재미를 느끼다chae mi reul neu kki da

    feel enjoyment

  • 재미로 가득하다chae mi ro ka deu ka da

    be full of fun

Similar words

흥미heungmi: A wish to learn more about a person, thing, or topic.
관심kwansim: Attention and care directed toward a person, thing, or issue.
즐거움cheulgeoum: A happy feeling that comes from taking part in an experience.
기쁨kippeum: A bright feeling of happiness when something good happens.

Definition in Korean

사람이 대상이나 상황에서 느끼는 흥미와 기쁨을 가리키는 명사.sa ra mi tae sang i na sang hwang e seo neu kki neun heung mi wa ki ppeu meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The historical formation of the word is uncertain, while its current use refers to the interest and enjoyment that make something appealing.

Usage tips

  • In a review, the word can describe a movie's overall appeal instead of pointing to only one funny moment.

Opposites

  • 지루함chiruhamboredomnoun

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