Korean Dictionary

How to say “Joyful” in Korean

기쁘다

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Usage & Context

One of the core positive emotions in Korean. Used freely in everyday speech, songs, and celebrations. 기쁜 소식 (joyful news) is a common phrase. 기쁘다 feels more heartfelt than the more casual 좋다 (good/like).

Example Sentence

오랜 친구를 다시 만나서 너무 기뻐요.

I'm so joyful to see my old friend again.

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