기쁘다
Meaning: to be happy; to be glad
What does 기쁘다 mean?
기쁘다 [gippeuda] is an adjective meaning "to be happy; to be glad". 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)
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How to Use 기쁘다 in Conversation
Korean adjectives like 기쁘다 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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