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"Rich" in Korean: 부유하다
부유하다buyuhada
Rich in Korean is 부유하다 (buyuhada). 부유하다 describes wealth; 부자 is a rich person as a noun.
Rich: an everyday statement
그 가족은 부유해요.geu gajogeun buyuhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 부유하다
Say it
buyuhada
/pujuhata/
Read 부유하다 as buyuhada. The spoken form 부유해요 is buyuhaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Rich" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 부유하다buyuhada | Rich Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 부유해요buyuhaeyo | Rich (polite present) Use 부유해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 부유해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 부유했어요buyuhaesseoyo | Rich (polite past) Use 부유했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 부유했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 부유하다 in real life
- 1Rich: an everyday statement
그 가족은 부유해요.
geu gajogeun buyuhaeyo.
That family is wealthy.
부유해요 is the present form of 부유하다.
- 2Rich: a different situation
그때 그 지역은 부유했어요.
geuttae geu jiyeogeun buyuhaesseoyo.
That region was wealthy then.
부유했어요 is the past form of 부유하다.
- 3Rich: a question or request
그 나라가 부유해요?
geu naraga buyuhaeyo?
Is that country wealthy?
부유해요 is the present form of 부유하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 부유하다
Incorrect: 부유하다.
Correct: 부유해요.
When practicing rich, 부유하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 부유해요.
Incorrect: 어제 부유해요.
Correct: 어제 부유했어요.
When practicing rich, for a completed event yesterday, use 부유했어요; the present form 부유해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
부유하다 describes wealth; 부자 is a rich person as a noun. 부유해요 is the polite conversational form of 부유하다; 부유했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 부유하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
그 가족은 부유해요.
geu gajogeun buyuhaeyo.
That family is wealthy.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그때 그 지역은 부유했어요.
geuttae geu jiyeogeun buyuhaesseoyo.
That region was wealthy then.
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 "Rich" in Korean
How do I use 부유하다 in polite speech?
부유해요 is the polite conversational form of 부유하다; 부유했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 부유하다 in a past-tense sentence?
부유했어요 is the polite past form. 부유하다 describes wealth; 부자 is a rich person as a noun.
What does 부유해요 mean here?
부유해요 is used for rich. For example, 그 가족은 부유해요. means “That family is wealthy.”
What should I remember about 부유하다?
부유하다 describes wealth; 부자 is a rich person as a noun.
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