A1 noun beginner

인기

[ingi]

Meaning: popularity

What does 인기 mean?

인기 [ingi] is a noun meaning "popularity". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 3 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (3)

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

비빔밥이 제일 인기 있어요.

Bibimbap is the most popular.

📚 From Food & Restaurant Ordering

불고기정식이 인기가 많아요. 두 분이세요?

The bulgogi set meal is very popular. Is it two of you?

📚 From Travel & Hotel

현대적으로 디자인된 생활 한복이 인기를 얻고 있어요.

Modern-designed everyday hanbok is gaining popularity.

📚 From Korean Culture & Traditions

How to Use 인기 in Conversation

As a noun, 인기 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.

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