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"Heavy" in Korean: 무겁다
무겁다mugeopda
Heavy in Korean is 무겁다 (mugeopda). 무겁다 becomes 무거워요; it describes weight or figurative heaviness, not body size generally.
Heavy: an everyday statement
가방이 무거워요.gabangi mugeowoyo.
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How to pronounce 무겁다
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mugeopda
/mukʌp̚t͈a/
Read 무겁다 as mugeopda. The spoken form 무거워요 is mugeowoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Heavy" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 무겁다mugeopda | Heavy Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 무거워요mugeowoyo | Heavy (polite present) Use 무거워요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 무거워요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 무거웠어요mugeowosseoyo | Heavy (polite past) Use 무거웠어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 무거웠어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 무겁다 in real life
- 1Heavy: an everyday statement
가방이 무거워요.
gabangi mugeowoyo.
The bag is heavy.
무거워요 is the present form of 무겁다.
- 2Heavy: a different situation
어제 상자가 무거웠어요.
eoje sangjaga mugeowosseoyo.
The box was heavy yesterday.
무거웠어요 is the past form of 무겁다.
- 3Heavy: a question or request
혼자 들기에 무거워요?
honja deulgie mugeowoyo?
Is it heavy to lift alone?
무거워요 is the present form of 무겁다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 무겁다
Incorrect: 무겁다.
Correct: 무거워요.
When practicing heavy, 무겁다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 무거워요.
Incorrect: 어제 무거워요.
Correct: 어제 무거웠어요.
When practicing heavy, for a completed event yesterday, use 무거웠어요; the present form 무거워요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
무겁다 becomes 무거워요; it describes weight or figurative heaviness, not body size generally. 무거워요 is the polite conversational form of 무겁다; 무거웠어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 무겁다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
가방이 무거워요.
gabangi mugeowoyo.
The bag is heavy.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 상자가 무거웠어요.
eoje sangjaga mugeowosseoyo.
The box was heavy yesterday.
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 "Heavy" in Korean
How do I use 무겁다 in polite speech?
무거워요 is the polite conversational form of 무겁다; 무거웠어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 무겁다 in a past-tense sentence?
무거웠어요 is the polite past form. 무겁다 becomes 무거워요; it describes weight or figurative heaviness, not body size generally.
What does 무거워요 mean here?
무거워요 is used for heavy. For example, 가방이 무거워요. means “The bag is heavy.”
What should I remember about 무겁다?
무겁다 becomes 무거워요; it describes weight or figurative heaviness, not body size generally.
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