B1 adjective intermediate

가볍다

[gabyeobda]

Meaning: light (weight)

What does 가볍다 mean?

가볍다 [gabyeobda] is an adjective meaning "light (weight)". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (1)

Here are real-life sentences where 가볍다 [gabyeobda] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

현우는 입이 가벼워요. 비밀을 잘 못 지켜요.

Hyunwoo has a light mouth. He can't keep secrets well.

📚 From 속담, 관용어

How to Use 가볍다 in Conversation

Korean adjectives like 가볍다 behave more like verbs than English adjectives — they conjugate by tense and politeness. The dictionary form ends in 다, but in speech you use the conjugated form (e.g., -아요/-어요 for polite present). When modifying a noun, use the -(으)ㄴ form.

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