Korean Word of the Day
반갑다
ban-GAP-da • adjective — 21st of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to be glad to see someone; to feel pleased to meet or encounter someone
Examples
- 오랜만에 만나서 정말 반가웠어요.
(I was really glad to see you after such a long time.) - 처음 뵙겠습니다. 반갑습니다.
(Nice to meet you. It's a pleasure to meet you.) - 친구를 공항에서 만나니 너무 반가웠다.
(I was so happy to see my friend at the airport.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 서운하다
- 싫다
This word is very common when greeting someone you know, especially after not seeing them for a while. In formal introductions, 반갑습니다 is a polite and natural way to say "Nice to meet you."
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