Korean word

즐거워하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheulgeowohada

Meaning

  • verbbe happy

Example

친구가 선물을 받고 즐거워했다.chin gu ga seon mu reul pat kko cheul geo wo haet tta

My friend was happy after receiving the gift.

Illustration for 즐거워하다 (be happy)

More examples

관객들이 콘서트에서 즐거워했다.kwan gaek tteu ri kon seo teu e seo cheul geo wo haet tta

The audience was happy at the concert.

Core concept

A person's happiness becomes visible in their face, words, or actions.

Common phrases

  • 콘서트에서 즐거워하다kon seo teu e seo cheul geo wo ha da

    be happy at a concert

  • 모임에서 즐거워하다mo i me seo cheul geo wo ha da

    be happy at a gathering

Similar words

기뻐하다kippeohada: Showing joy because a good event or result has happened.
웃다uttta: Using a smile or laugh to show that something is funny or pleasing.
반기다pangida: Receiving a person or news gladly and warmly.

Definition in Korean

기쁨이나 즐거움을 겉으로 드러내다ki ppeu mi na cheul geo u meul keo teu ro teu reo nae da

Word origin

It comes from a native Korean adjective meaning pleasant or joyful plus an ending that forms a verb for showing that feeling.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English enjoy, which often describes taking pleasure in an activity, this word often highlights a person's visible happy reaction.

Other meanings

  • enjoyverb

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