반갑다 vs 반기다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 반갑다
Listen to 반기다
| 반갑다 | 반기다 |
|---|---|
ban-GAP-da adjective | ban-gi-da adjective |
| to be glad to see someone; to feel pleased to meet or encounter someone | to welcome gladly; to greet with pleasure |
How they differ
반기다 is close to 반갑다, but it usually describes actively greeting or gladly receiving someone, often with visible warmth. 반갑다 is more about the internal feeling of being pleased to see someone, while 반기다 can suggest a stronger outward response.
When to use each
When to use 반갑다: Use 반갑다 for a simple, natural expression of pleasure at meeting someone.
When to use 반기다: Use 반기다 when you want to emphasize a warm, eager, or active welcome.
Side-by-side examples
- 선생님을 뵈니 반갑습니다.
(It's a pleasure to see you, teacher.) - 모두가 그를 반겼다.
(Everyone welcomed him warmly.)
Register & nuance: 반기다 is neutral to literary, and it is less common in everyday polite greetings than 반갑다.