반갑다 vs 기쁘다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 반갑다
Listen to 기쁘다
| 반갑다 | 기쁘다 |
|---|---|
ban-GAP-da adjective | gi-ppeu-da adjective |
| to be glad to see someone; to feel pleased to meet or encounter someone | to be happy; to feel glad |
How they differ
기쁘다 is a broader feeling of happiness or delight, while 반갑다 is specifically the feeling of being glad to see, meet, or encounter someone or something. 반갑다 usually implies a social or situational reunion, but 기쁘다 does not require meeting anyone.
When to use each
When to use 반갑다: Use 반갑다 when you want to express that you are pleased to see or meet someone.
When to use 기쁘다: Use 기쁘다 when you want to say you are generally happy or delighted, even if no meeting is involved.
Side-by-side examples
- 오랜만에 만나서 정말 반갑다.
(It's really nice to see you after a long time.) - 합격해서 정말 기쁘다.
(I'm really happy that I passed.)
Register & nuance: 기쁘다 is common and neutral, and it is used more broadly than 반갑다.