Korean Word of the Day
바쁘다
ba-PPEU-da • adjective — 7th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to be busy; to have a lot to do
Examples
- 오늘은 일이 너무 바빠요.
(I'm very busy today.) - 내일은 조금 바쁠 것 같아요.
(I think I'll be a bit busy tomorrow.) - 바쁜데 잠깐 시간 있어요?
(Are you busy? Do you have a moment?)
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바쁘다 is the dictionary form (adjective). Common polite forms include 바빠요 (present) and 바빴어요 (past). Use it to say someone has a lot to do or to ask/decline plans (e.g., "지금 바빠요" = "I'm busy right now"). Note that 붐비다 refers to places being crowded, while 바쁘다 describes a person's schedule or state. You can attach -서 or -니까 to explain reasons (e.g., 바빠서 못 가요 = "I can't go because I'm busy").
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