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How do you say "cheerful" in Korean?
명랑하다
myeongranghada
In Korean, "cheerful" is 명랑하다 (myeongranghada).
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Pronunciation
Myeong-rang-HA-dah, the 'myeong' compresses m, y, and eo into one syllable, tricky at first but smooths with practice.
Writing and usage
명랑하다 is written using hangul. It's a adjective, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
그는 밝게 손을 흔들었다.
geuneun bakge soneul heundeureotda.
He gave a cheerful wave.
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How to remember 명랑하다
A cheerful myna bird (myeong) sings a rang-a-tang tune all morning long.
Related words
- jealous 질투 jiltu
- proud 자랑스럽다 jarangseureopda
- ashamed 부끄럽다 bukkeureopda
- embarrassed 당황스럽다 danghwangseureopda
- confused 혼란스럽다 honranseureopda
- curious 호기심이 많다 hogisimi manta
- bored 지루하다 jiruhada
- lonely 외롭다 oeropda
- grateful 감사하다 gamsahada
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Questions about 명랑하다
How do you pronounce 명랑하다?
Myeong-rang-HA-dah, the 'myeong' compresses m, y, and eo into one syllable, tricky at first but smooths with practice.
Is 명랑하다 formal or casual?
명랑하다 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 명랑하다 written in Korean?
명랑하다 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as myeongranghada.
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"Cheerful" in other languages
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