Korean word

재밌다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaemittta

Meaning

  • adjectiveinteresting

Example

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

This movie is interesting.

Illustration for 재밌다 (interesting)

More examples

친구들이랑 하면 더 재밌다.chin gu deu ri rang ha myeon teo chae mit tta

It is more interesting when you do it with friends.

Core concept

A person stays engaged because a subject or situation is enjoyable and holds their interest.

Common phrases

  • 정말 재밌다cheong mal chae mit tta

    really interesting

  • 너무 재밌다neo mu chae mit tta

    so fun

  • 재밌는 영화chae min neun yeong hwa

    interesting movie

Similar words

재미있다chaemiittta: Giving pleasure while keeping the mind interested and involved.
신나다sinnada: Feeling lively and excited because something pleasant is happening or expected.
흥미롭다heungmiroptta: Interesting in a way that stands out and invites continued thought.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상이나 상황이 사람의 흥미를 끌고 즐거운 느낌을 주는 형용사eo tteon tae sang i na sang hwang i sa ra mui heung mi reul kkeul go cheul geo un neu kki meul chu neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word developed by shortening the fuller adjective whose parts express the idea that interest or enjoyment exists.

Usage tips

  • The shortened form is especially natural in relaxed spoken language, while the fuller form fits more careful writing and speech.

Other meanings

  • funadjective
  • amusingadjective

Opposites

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