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"Free (no cost)" in Korean: 한가하다
한가하다hangahada
Free (no cost) in Korean is 한가하다 (hangahada). 한가하다 means have leisure or be unbusy; 무료 is free of charge and 자유롭다 means free in another sense.
Free (no cost): an everyday statement
오늘 오후에는 한가해요.oneul ohueneun hangahaeyo.
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How to pronounce 한가하다
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hangahada
/hankahata/
Read 한가하다 as hangahada. The spoken form 한가해요 is hangahaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Free (no cost)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 한가하다hangahada | Free (no cost) Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 한가해요hangahaeyo | Free (no cost) (polite present) Use 한가해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 한가해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 한가했어요hangahaesseoyo | Free (no cost) (polite past) Use 한가했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 한가했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 한가하다 in real life
- 1Free (no cost): an everyday statement
오늘 오후에는 한가해요.
oneul ohueneun hangahaeyo.
I am free this afternoon.
한가해요 is the present form of 한가하다.
- 2Free (no cost): a different situation
어제는 조금 한가했어요.
eojeneun jogeum hangahaesseoyo.
I was a little free yesterday.
한가했어요 is the past form of 한가하다.
- 3Free (no cost): a question or request
주말에 한가해요?
jumare hangahaeyo?
Are you free on the weekend?
한가해요 is the present form of 한가하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 한가하다
Incorrect: 한가하다.
Correct: 한가해요.
When practicing free (no cost), 한가하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 한가해요.
Incorrect: 어제 한가해요.
Correct: 어제 한가했어요.
When practicing free (no cost), for a completed event yesterday, use 한가했어요; the present form 한가해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
한가하다 means have leisure or be unbusy; 무료 is free of charge and 자유롭다 means free in another sense. 한가해요 is the polite conversational form of 한가하다; 한가했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 한가하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘 오후에는 한가해요.
oneul ohueneun hangahaeyo.
I am free this afternoon.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제는 조금 한가했어요.
eojeneun jogeum hangahaesseoyo.
I was a little free yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Free (no cost)" in Korean
How do I use 한가하다 in polite speech?
한가해요 is the polite conversational form of 한가하다; 한가했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 한가하다 in a past-tense sentence?
한가했어요 is the polite past form. 한가하다 means have leisure or be unbusy; 무료 is free of charge and 자유롭다 means free in another sense.
What does 한가해요 mean here?
한가해요 is used for free (no cost). For example, 오늘 오후에는 한가해요. means “I am free this afternoon.”
What should I remember about 한가하다?
한가하다 means have leisure or be unbusy; 무료 is free of charge and 자유롭다 means free in another sense.
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