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"Generous" in Korean: 너그럽다
너그럽다neogeureopda
Generous in Korean is 너그럽다 (neogeureopda). 너그럽다 becomes 너그러워요 and often means broad-minded or forgiving; generosity with money may need further context.
Generous: an everyday statement
그분은 너그러워요.geubuneun neogeureowoyo.
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How to pronounce 너그럽다
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neogeureopda
/nʌkɯɾʌp̚t͈a/
Read 너그럽다 as neogeureopda. The spoken form 너그러워요 is neogeureowoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Generous" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 너그럽다neogeureopda | Generous Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 너그러워요neogeureowoyo | Generous (polite present) Use 너그러워요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 너그러워요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 너그러웠어요neogeureowosseoyo | Generous (polite past) Use 너그러웠어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 너그러웠어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 너그럽다 in real life
- 1Generous: an everyday statement
그분은 너그러워요.
geubuneun neogeureowoyo.
That person is generous and forgiving.
너그러워요 is the present form of 너그럽다.
- 2Generous: a different situation
선생님이 너그러웠어요.
seonsaengnimi neogeureowosseoyo.
The teacher was forgiving.
너그러웠어요 is the past form of 너그럽다.
- 3Generous: a question or request
실수에도 너그러워요?
silsuedo neogeureowoyo?
Are they forgiving of mistakes too?
너그러워요 is the present form of 너그럽다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 너그럽다
Incorrect: 너그럽다.
Correct: 너그러워요.
When practicing generous, 너그럽다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 너그러워요.
Incorrect: 어제 너그러워요.
Correct: 어제 너그러웠어요.
When practicing generous, for a completed event yesterday, use 너그러웠어요; the present form 너그러워요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
너그럽다 becomes 너그러워요 and often means broad-minded or forgiving; generosity with money may need further context. 너그러워요 is the polite conversational form of 너그럽다; 너그러웠어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 너그럽다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
그분은 너그러워요.
geubuneun neogeureowoyo.
That person is generous and forgiving.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
선생님이 너그러웠어요.
seonsaengnimi neogeureowosseoyo.
The teacher was forgiving.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Generous" in Korean
How do I use 너그럽다 in polite speech?
너그러워요 is the polite conversational form of 너그럽다; 너그러웠어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 너그럽다 in a past-tense sentence?
너그러웠어요 is the polite past form. 너그럽다 becomes 너그러워요 and often means broad-minded or forgiving; generosity with money may need further context.
What does 너그러워요 mean here?
너그러워요 is used for generous. For example, 그분은 너그러워요. means “That person is generous and forgiving.”
What should I remember about 너그럽다?
너그럽다 becomes 너그러워요 and often means broad-minded or forgiving; generosity with money may need further context.
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