쉽다
English meaning: Easy
Definition
Not difficult to do or understand.
Example
“이 문제는 쉬워요.”
In English: “This problem is easy.”
Another example: “이 문제는 생각보다 쉬워요.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral adjective meaning easy/simple, the antonym of 어렵다. It is a ㅂ-irregular adjective, so the stem changes before vowels (쉽- → 쉬워-); learners must memorize 쉬워요, not '쉽어요'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'쉽다' (swipda) is derived from Old Korean terminology, where the concept of ease and simplicity was crucial in daily interactions and education.
Common Collocations
- 쉬운 문제
- 쉽게 배우다
- 말은 쉽다
- 쉬운 방법
- 시험이 쉽다
Word Forms
쉽다 / 쉬워요 / 쉬운 / 쉬웠다 / 쉽게
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Literary Heritage
“죽는 날까지 하늘을 우러러 한 점 부끄럼이 없기를”
/Jungneun nalkkaji haneureul ureoleo han jeom bukkeurem-i eopgireul/
“Until the day I die, I wish to look up at the sky without a single shame.”
“나 보기가 역겨워 가실 때에는 말없이 고이 보내 드리오리다”
/Na bogiga yeokgyeowo gasil tteae neun maleobsi goi bonaedeuriori da/
“When you leave, weary of seeing me, I will let you go quietly, without a word.”
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