Korean Dictionary
How to say "Amused" in Korean
“Amused” in Korean is 재미있다 (pronounced "Jaemiitda").
재미있다
Jaemiitda
Usage & Context
Describes finding something entertaining or interesting. One of the most commonly used words in Korean daily life. 재미있어요? (Is it fun/interesting?) is a frequent question between friends sharing experiences or recommendations.
Example Sentence
이 영화 정말 재미있어요!
This movie is really amusing!
How to use 재미있다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Amused” is 재미있다, romanized as Jaemiitda.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 재미있다.
Pronunciation Guide
The word is pronounced 'Jae-mi-it-da'. '재' (jae) sounds like 'jae' in 'jelly', '미' (mi) like 'me' in 'meow', '있' (it) like 'it' in 'it is' (with a quick, tense 't' sound), and '다' (da) like 'da' in 'dad'. The stress is fairly even.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
재미있습니다
Jaemiisseumnida
This is the formal polite form, used in formal speech or writing.
Casual (반말)
재미있어
Jaemiisseo
This is the casual form, commonly used among friends and family.
More Example Sentences
Sharing an enjoyable experience with a friend.
어제 본 코미디 쇼가 정말 재미있었어요!
The comedy show I watched yesterday was really amusing!
Expressing how captivating a book was.
이 책은 내용이 너무 재미있어서 밤새 읽었어요.
This book is so interesting that I read it all night.
Talking about a favorite leisure activity.
친구들과 보드게임 하는 게 제일 재미있어요.
Playing board games with friends is the most fun.
Cultural Context
'재미있다' is one of the most versatile and frequently used adjectives in Korean. It means 'fun,' 'interesting,' or 'amusing.' It's common to ask '재미있어요?' (Is it fun/interesting?) when recommending something or checking if someone is enjoying themselves. It's a key word for expressing enjoyment in K-pop, K-dramas, and everyday conversations.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
재미있게 놀다
To have fun playing
재미있는 이야기
An interesting story
재미있을 것 같다
It seems like it will be fun/interesting
Related Expressions
즐겁다
Jeulgeopda
Enjoyable, pleasant
흥미롭다
Heungmiropda
Interesting, fascinating
지루하다
Jiruhada
Boring (antonym)
따분하다
Ttabunhada
Dull, tedious (antonym)
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