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기쁘다 meaning and pronunciation

gippeuda · happy; glad

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 40078
Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 기쁘다, 기쁜, 기뻐, 기쁘니, 기쁨니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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    기분이 매우 좋고 즐겁다.

    English: happy; glad — Feeling very good and in a good mood.

    Examples

    • 기쁜 마음.
    • 기쁜 일.
    • 기쁘게 노래하다.
    • 기쁘게 맞아 주다.
    • 승리가 기쁘다.
    • 우승이 기쁘다.
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