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"Happiness" in Korean: 행복
행복haengbok
Happiness in Korean is 행복 (haengbok). 행복 is happiness as a noun; 행복하다 is the predicate for being happy.
Explaining a priority
행복이 중요해요.haengbogi jungyohaeyo.
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How to pronounce 행복
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haengbok
/hɛŋpok̚/
행복 (haengbok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 행복 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Happiness" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 행복haengbok | Happiness Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 행복을 느끼다haengbogeul neukkida | feel happiness A useful combination with 행복. | A useful combination with 행복. |
| 행복을haengbogeul | Happiness (as an object) Use 을 when 행복 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 행복 is the object of an action. |
How to use 행복 in real life
- 1Explaining a priority
행복이 중요해요.
haengbogi jungyohaeyo.
Happiness is important.
행복이 marks 행복 as the subject.
- 2A discussion topic
행복에 대해 이야기해요.
haengboge daehae iyagihaeyo.
We are talking about happiness.
행복 appears in a complete sentence for happiness.
- 3A reminder
행복을 잊지 마세요.
haengbogeul itji maseyo.
Don’t forget happiness.
행복을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 행복
Incorrect: 행복가 중요해요.
Correct: 행복이 중요해요.
When practicing happiness, use the correct particle or copula after 행복; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 행복예요.
Correct: 행복이에요.
When practicing happiness, when identifying something as 행복, use 행복이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
행복 is happiness as a noun; 행복하다 is the predicate for being happy. The combination 행복을 느끼다 (haengbogeul neukkida) means feel happiness.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 행복
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
행복이 중요해요.
haengbogi jungyohaeyo.
Happiness is important.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
행복에 대해 이야기해요.
haengboge daehae iyagihaeyo.
We are talking about happiness.
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 "Happiness" in Korean
What does 행복 mean in Korean?
Happiness in Korean is 행복 (haengbok). 행복 is happiness as a noun; 행복하다 is the predicate for being happy.
How do I use 행복을 느끼다?
행복을 느끼다 (haengbogeul neukkida) means feel happiness. 행복 is happiness as a noun; 행복하다 is the predicate for being happy.
Which object particle goes after 행복?
The object form is 행복을 because 행복 ends in a consonant.
How is 행복 pronounced?
행복 (haengbok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 행복 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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