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"Easy" in Korean: 쉽다
쉽다swipda
Easy in Korean is 쉽다 (swipda). 쉽다 becomes 쉬워요 through the ㅂ change; 쉬다 means rest and is a different word.
Easy: an everyday statement
이 문제는 쉬워요.i munjeneun swiwoyo.
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How to pronounce 쉽다
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swipda
/swip̚t͈a/
Read 쉽다 as swipda. The spoken form 쉬워요 is swiwoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Easy" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 쉽다swipda | Easy Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 쉬워요swiwoyo | Easy (polite present) Use 쉬워요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 쉬워요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 쉬웠어요swiwosseoyo | Easy (polite past) Use 쉬웠어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 쉬웠어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 쉽다 in real life
- 1Easy: an everyday statement
이 문제는 쉬워요.
i munjeneun swiwoyo.
This problem is easy.
쉬워요 is the present form of 쉽다.
- 2Easy: a different situation
어제 시험이 쉬웠어요.
eoje siheomi swiwosseoyo.
The exam was easy yesterday.
쉬웠어요 is the past form of 쉽다.
- 3Easy: a question or request
배우기 쉬워요?
baeugi swiwoyo?
Is it easy to learn?
쉬워요 is the present form of 쉽다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 쉽다
Incorrect: 쉽다.
Correct: 쉬워요.
When practicing easy, 쉽다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 쉬워요.
Incorrect: 어제 쉬워요.
Correct: 어제 쉬웠어요.
When practicing easy, for a completed event yesterday, use 쉬웠어요; the present form 쉬워요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
쉽다 becomes 쉬워요 through the ㅂ change; 쉬다 means rest and is a different word. 쉬워요 is the polite conversational form of 쉽다; 쉬웠어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 쉽다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
이 문제는 쉬워요.
i munjeneun swiwoyo.
This problem is easy.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 시험이 쉬웠어요.
eoje siheomi swiwosseoyo.
The exam was easy yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Easy" in Korean
How do I use 쉽다 in polite speech?
쉬워요 is the polite conversational form of 쉽다; 쉬웠어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 쉽다 in a past-tense sentence?
쉬웠어요 is the polite past form. 쉽다 becomes 쉬워요 through the ㅂ change; 쉬다 means rest and is a different word.
What does 쉬워요 mean here?
쉬워요 is used for easy. For example, 이 문제는 쉬워요. means “This problem is easy.”
What should I remember about 쉽다?
쉽다 becomes 쉬워요 through the ㅂ change; 쉬다 means rest and is a different word.
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