Korean · Emotions & Descriptions
"Strong" in Korean: 강하다
강하다ganghada
Strong in Korean is 강하다 (ganghada). 강하다 can describe strength, intensity, or resistance; 힘이 세다 is common for physical strength.
Strong: an everyday statement
바람이 강해요.barami ganghaeyo.
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How to pronounce 강하다
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ganghada
/kaŋhata/
Read 강하다 as ganghada. The spoken form 강해요 is ganghaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Strong" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 강하다ganghada | Strong Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 강해요ganghaeyo | Strong (polite present) Use 강해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 강해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 강했어요ganghaesseoyo | Strong (polite past) Use 강했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 강했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 강하다 in real life
- 1Strong: an everyday statement
바람이 강해요.
barami ganghaeyo.
The wind is strong.
강해요 is the present form of 강하다.
- 2Strong: a different situation
어제는 햇빛이 강했어요.
eojeneun haetbichi ganghaesseoyo.
The sunlight was strong yesterday.
강했어요 is the past form of 강하다.
- 3Strong: a question or request
이 약의 효과가 강해요?
i yagui hyogwaga ganghaeyo?
Is this medicine’s effect strong?
강해요 is the present form of 강하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 강하다
Incorrect: 강하다.
Correct: 강해요.
When practicing strong, 강하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 강해요.
Incorrect: 어제 강해요.
Correct: 어제 강했어요.
When practicing strong, for a completed event yesterday, use 강했어요; the present form 강해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
강하다 can describe strength, intensity, or resistance; 힘이 세다 is common for physical strength. 강해요 is the polite conversational form of 강하다; 강했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 강하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
바람이 강해요.
barami ganghaeyo.
The wind is strong.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제는 햇빛이 강했어요.
eojeneun haetbichi ganghaesseoyo.
The sunlight was strong 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 "Strong" in Korean
How do I use 강하다 in polite speech?
강해요 is the polite conversational form of 강하다; 강했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 강하다 in a past-tense sentence?
강했어요 is the polite past form. 강하다 can describe strength, intensity, or resistance; 힘이 세다 is common for physical strength.
What does 강해요 mean here?
강해요 is used for strong. For example, 바람이 강해요. means “The wind is strong.”
What should I remember about 강하다?
강하다 can describe strength, intensity, or resistance; 힘이 세다 is common for physical strength.
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