A2 adjective intermediate

가렵다

[garyeobda]

Meaning: to be itchy

What does 가렵다 mean?

가렵다 [garyeobda] is an adjective meaning "to be itchy". It is rated A2 on the CEFR scale, which means elementary — common in daily conversation. 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 가렵다 [garyeobda] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

코도 막히고 눈도 가려우세요?

Is your nose also stuffy and are your eyes itchy?

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How to Use 가렵다 in Conversation

Korean adjectives like 가렵다 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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