Korean word

좋아지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoajida

Meaning

  • verbget better

Example

날씨가 좋아졌어요.nal ssi ga cho a jeo sseo yo

The weather got better.

Illustration for 좋아지다 (get better)

More examples

노래 실력이 좋아졌어요.no rae sil lyeo gi cho a jeo sseo yo

Singing ability has improved.

Core concept

An existing state gradually shifts toward greater health, comfort, quality, or satisfaction.

Common phrases

  • 실력이 좋아지다sil lyeo gi cho a ji da

    skills improve

  • 컨디션이 좋아지다keon di syeo ni cho a ji da

    condition improves

Similar words

나아지다naajida: A situation develops favorably and becomes more orderly or manageable.
낫다nattta: The body becomes healthy again when an illness or injury heals.
회복되다hoebokttoeda: A weakened state returns toward its former level after something has been lost.

Definition in Korean

몸 상태나 기분, 사물이나 상황이 이전보다 더 나은 상태로 변할 때 쓰이는 자동사.mom sang tae na ki bun sa mu ri na sang hwang i i jeon bo da teo na eun sang tae ro pyeon hal ttae sseu i neun cha dong sa

Word origin

The word is formed from the adjective meaning good and a suffix pattern that expresses a change of state.

Usage tips

  • It applies broadly to health, weather, moods, and situations, so it is not limited to physical recovery.

Other meanings

  • come to likeverb

Opposites

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