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How to Say “I’m really happy” in Korean: 정말 기뻐요
정말 기뻐요
jeongmal gippeoyo
Meaning
I’m really happy.
Usage note
정말 means “really.” Use it to share your happiness honestly.
Romanization follows the Revised Romanization system and is a guide to pronunciation.
Practical guide
When to use it
Say it when you hear good news or achieve something yourself. It carries real emotion, so it fits a moment that truly matters to you.
Watch out
기쁘다 is a bit formal for chatty talk, where people say 좋아요 or 신나요. It’s also irregular: 기쁘 + 어요 becomes 기뻐요.
How to pronounce it
It is pronounced just as it is written.
| Syllable | Letters (consonant + vowel + final) | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| 정말 | ||
| 정 | ㅈ+ㅓ+ㅇ | jeong |
| 말 | ㅁ+ㅏ+ㄹ | mal |
| 기뻐요 | ||
| 기 | ㄱ+ㅣ | gi |
| 뻐 | ㅃ+ㅓ | ppeo |
| 요 | ㅇ+ㅛ | yo |
A ㅇ at the start of a syllable is silent; at the end of a syllable it sounds like “ng”.
Speech style
Ends in -요. The everyday polite style, and a safe choice with shop staff, colleagues, strangers and anyone older than you.
Words in this phrase
These words from the TOPIK vocabulary lists appear in the phrase (shown in dictionary form).
| Korean | Part of speech | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 정말 | adverb | really | TOPIK level 1 |
Phrases that use the same word
Phrases with “정말”
- 이 노래 정말 좋아요I really like this song
- 오늘 정말 즐거웠어요I had a really good time today
- 오늘 날씨가 정말 좋네요The weather is really nice today
- 연기가 정말 자연스러워요The acting is really natural
Quick self-check
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Question 1 What does “정말 기뻐요” mean?
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Answer: I’m really happy
Question 2 How do you say “I’m really happy” in Korean?
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Answer: 정말 기뻐요 jeongmal gippeoyo
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Practice nowMore phrases for this situation
- 슬퍼요I’m sad
- 힘내세요!Cheer up! Hang in there!
- 잘했어요!Well done!
- 축하해요!Congratulations!
- 멋있어요That’s cool
- 예뻐요It’s pretty
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