가볍다 vs 가벼운
Korean word comparison
Listen to 가볍다
Listen to 가벼운
| 가볍다 | 가벼운 |
|---|---|
GA-BYEOP-da adjective | ga-byeo-un adjective |
| light; not heavy; also used for things that feel easy, minor, or not serious | light; not heavy |
How they differ
This is the attributive form of 가볍다, not a separate synonym. It is used before a noun, so it matches the core meaning but not the same grammatical role.
When to use each
When to use 가볍다: Use 가볍다 when you need the predicate form after a subject.
When to use 가벼운: Use 가벼운 when describing a noun directly, such as a light bag or a light meal.
Side-by-side examples
- 이 가방은 가볍다.
(This bag is light.) - 이 가방은 가벼운 편이다.
(This bag is on the light side.)
Register & nuance: Neutral and common in everyday Korean.