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행복하다 meaning and pronunciation
haengbokhada · happy; content; joyful
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 72481Part of speech: 형용사Pronunciation: 행ː보카다, 행ː보칸, 행ː보카여, 행ː보카니, 행ː보캄니다Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
Conjugate 행복하다: speech levels, questions & connectors- 1.
삶에서 충분한 만족과 기쁨을 느껴 흐뭇하다.
English: happy; content; joyful — Being delighted as one feels enough satisfaction or enjoyment in life.
Examples
- 행복한 나날.
- 행복한 사람.
- 행복한 생활.
- 행복하게 살다.
- 행복해 보이다.
- 승규는 가난한 형편에도 불구하고 행복하게 살았다.
- Origin
- 幸福하다
- Categories
- 삶 > 삶의 상태
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