Korean word

즐겁다

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheulgeoptta

Meaning

  • adjectivefun

Example

친구들과 함께하는 시간이 즐거워요.chin gu deul gwa ham kke ha neun si ga ni cheul geo wo yo

Spending time with friends is fun.

Illustration for 즐겁다 (fun)

More examples

이번 즐거운 여행은 오래 기억에 남을 거예요.i beon cheul geo un yeo haeng eun o rae ki eo ge na meul kkeo ye yo

This fun trip will be remembered for a long time.

Core concept

The positive feeling of having a good time and feeling pleased with an experience.

Common phrases

  • 즐거운 여행cheul geo un yeo haeng

    fun trip

  • 즐거운 대화cheul geo un tae hwa

    fun conversation

  • 즐거운 모임cheul geo un mo im

    fun gathering

Similar words

재미있다chaemiittta: Being fun or interesting enough to make a story, movie, or activity enjoyable.
신나다sinnada: Feeling excited and full of energy as a pleasant event approaches or happens.
기쁘다kippeuda: Feeling glad because something good happens or a hoped-for result comes true.
행복하다haengbokada: Feeling deeply satisfied and peaceful with life or close relationships.

Definition in Korean

마음속에서 기쁨이나 만족을 느끼는 상태를 가리키는 형용사로, 순간의 분위기나 전체 경험에 대한 긍정적 평가를 표현한다.ma eum so ge seo ki ppeu mi na man jo geul neu kki neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun hyeong yong sa ro sun ga nui pu nwi gi na cheon che kyeong heo me tae han keung jeong jeok pyeong ga reul pyo hyeon han da

Word origin

No trusted source explains where this word came from, so its deeper history is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use this word for both a fun activity and a pleasant mood, so it often describes the whole experience rather than one exciting detail.

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