When something good happens that you weren't sure would, you can use 다행이다. It shows you feel lucky or relieved.
Imagine you lost your wallet but then found it. You'd say 다행이다! It means, "That's a relief!" or "I'm so lucky!"
You can also use it when a bad situation is avoided. For example, if you almost missed your bus but caught it just in time, you could say 다행이다.
It's a way to express a feeling of good fortune or relief after a worry or potential problem.
When something good happens that you weren't expecting, or a bad situation is avoided, you can use 다행이다. It expresses relief or gratitude that things turned out well. Imagine you're worried about something, and then the worry disappears—that feeling is 다행이다. It's often used when you're relieved about an outcome.
When using 다행이다, it's important to understand the nuance it carries. It's often used when a negative or potentially negative situation has been avoided or resolved positively. It conveys a sense of relief and good fortune that things turned out okay.
For example, if someone was in an accident but wasn't seriously hurt, you could say "다행이다" to express relief. It can also be used in situations where you are simply glad about a positive outcome.
The core meaning revolves around a feeling of gratitude that something undesirable did not happen or that a favorable result was achieved, often against expectations. It's a common and natural expression to use in everyday conversation to show empathy and understanding regarding fortunate circumstances.
When something fortunate happens, or a situation turns out better than expected, Koreans often say, “다행이다.” This expression is used to convey a sense of relief or gratitude that things are okay. For example, if you were worried about a friend's exam and they passed, you could say, “다행이다!” It's a versatile phrase that reflects a common sentiment of good fortune or a problem avoided. This phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on how you conjugate it.
다행이다 en 30 segundos
- Feeling fortunate
- Feeling relieved
- Expressing luck
§ What '다행이다' Means
- Korean Word
- 다행이다 (da-haeng-i-da)
- Part of Speech
- Adjective
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Definition
- To be fortunate, to be lucky, to be a relief.
The Korean word 다행이다 is used when you feel relieved or fortunate about a situation. It expresses a sense of good fortune, often in contrast to something negative that could have happened. Think of it like saying, "That's a relief!" or "Luckily..." in English.
§ How to Use It in Everyday Conversations
You'll hear 다행이다 in many daily situations. It's a common phrase to express a positive outcome or a sense of relief after a worrying event. Let's look at some examples:
- When something bad was avoided.
- When a difficult situation turned out well.
- To express gratitude for a positive result.
시험에 합격해서 정말 다행이다. (I passed the exam, that's such a relief.)
늦지 않아서 다행이다. (It's a relief that I'm not late.)
잃어버린 지갑을 찾아서 정말 다행이다. (It's really fortunate that I found my lost wallet.)
§ Where You'll Actually Hear This Word – Work, School, News
You'll hear 다행이다 in various real-life scenarios. It's a very practical word.
At Work
In a work setting, people often use 다행이다 to express relief about project outcomes, avoiding problems, or meeting deadlines.
보고서가 마감 시간 전에 완성되어서 정말 다행이다. (It's a huge relief that the report was completed before the deadline.)
고객과의 문제가 잘 해결되어서 다행이다. (It's fortunate that the customer issue was resolved well.)
At School
Students and teachers use it when talking about grades, assignments, or school events.
수업에 늦을 뻔했는데, 제시간에 도착해서 다행이다. (I almost missed class, but it's a relief I arrived on time.)
시험 범위가 줄어서 정말 다행이다. (It's really fortunate that the exam scope was reduced.)
In the News
News reports often use 다행이다 when reporting on events where a serious incident was avoided, or a positive outcome occurred against expectations. You might see it in headlines or reports about accidents, natural disasters, or other critical situations.
다행히 인명 피해는 없었습니다. (Fortunately, there were no casualties.)
초기에 진화되어 더 큰 피해는 막을 수 있어 다행이다. (It's a relief that it was extinguished early, preventing greater damage.)
By understanding these practical uses, you'll be able to recognize and use 다행이다 confidently in your Korean conversations.
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-아/어서 다행이다: Used to express relief or good fortune that something happened or didn't happen. It often follows a verb or an adjective and indicates the reason for the relief. The '아/어서' ending signifies 'because' or 'due to'.
잃어버린 지갑을 찾아서 다행이다. (It's a relief that I found my lost wallet.)
-(으)니 다행이다: Similar to -아/어서 다행이다, this ending also expresses relief. It's often used when the reason for relief is a situation or outcome that was uncertain or potentially negative. It carries a nuance of 'since' or 'as it turned out'.
비가 그쳤으니 다행이다. (It's a relief since the rain has stopped.)
-다고 생각하니 다행이다: This structure expresses relief when considering a certain thought or situation. It's often used when you reflect on something and feel fortunate about it. The '다고 생각하니' part means 'thinking that...'.
사고가 안 나서 다행이라고 생각하니 안심이 돼요. (I feel relieved thinking that there was no accident.)
-기는 다행이다: This emphasizes that while something might have been difficult or not ideal, a particular aspect of it is fortunate or a relief. It's often used to acknowledge a negative but then highlight a positive. The '기는' particle adds emphasis.
늦게 도착하기는 했지만, 그래도 안전하게 와서 다행이다. (Although I arrived late, it's a relief that I came safely.)
다행히도 + Sentence: '다행히도' is an adverbial form meaning 'fortunately' or 'luckily'. It's placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause to indicate that the following situation is a result of good fortune.
다행히도 시험에 합격했어요. (Fortunately, I passed the exam.)
Ejemplos por nivel
시험에 합격해서 다행이다.
I passed the test, so it's a relief.
비가 안 와서 다행이에요.
It's fortunate that it didn't rain.
늦지 않아서 다행입니다.
I'm lucky I wasn't late.
잃어버린 지갑을 찾아서 다행이다.
It's a relief I found my lost wallet.
친구가 와서 다행이에요.
It's good that my friend came.
다치지 않아서 다행이다.
I'm fortunate I didn't get hurt.
숙제를 끝내서 다행이에요.
It's a relief I finished my homework.
길을 잃지 않아서 다행입니다.
I'm lucky I didn't get lost.
시험에 합격해서 정말 다행이에요.
I passed the exam, it's such a relief.
버스를 놓쳤지만 다음 버스가 곧 와서 다행이었어요.
I missed the bus, but it was fortunate that the next one came soon.
친구가 무사히 도착했다고 연락이 와서 다행이다.
I got a call that my friend arrived safely, what a relief.
지갑을 잃어버린 줄 알았는데, 가방 안에 있어서 정말 다행이다.
I thought I lost my wallet, but it was in my bag, so it's a real relief.
비가 오기 전에 집에 도착해서 다행이었어요.
It was fortunate that I arrived home before it rained.
늦잠을 잤지만 약속 시간에 늦지 않아서 다행이에요.
I overslept, but I wasn't late for the appointment, so it's a relief.
음식이 너무 매웠는데, 물이 있어서 다행이었어요.
The food was too spicy, but it was fortunate that there was water.
길을 잃을 뻔했는데, 지도가 있어서 다행이었다.
I almost got lost, but it was fortunate that I had a map.
시험에 합격했다니 정말 다행이다.
It's really fortunate that you passed the exam.
The '-다니' ending expresses surprise or agreement with something heard or learned.
잃어버린 지갑을 찾아서 다행이에요.
I'm relieved I found my lost wallet.
The '-아서/어서' ending indicates a reason or cause.
사고가 안 나서 다행이지 뭐예요.
It's a good thing there wasn't an accident.
The '-지 뭐예요' ending expresses a speaker's strong agreement or realization.
아무도 다치지 않아서 다행입니다.
It's fortunate that no one got hurt.
The '-지 않아서' ending expresses a negative reason.
기차가 연착되었지만 제시간에 도착해서 다행이었다.
The train was delayed, but it was a relief to arrive on time.
The '-지만' ending connects two contrasting clauses.
네가 무사히 돌아와서 천만다행이야.
It's such a huge relief that you returned safely.
천만다행이야 (cheonman da-haeng-i-ya) is a stronger expression meaning 'a huge relief' or 'a million mercies'.
마지막 순간에 발표를 마칠 수 있어서 다행이었어요.
It was a relief to be able to finish the presentation at the last minute.
The '-ㄹ 수 있다' ending expresses ability or possibility.
만약 네가 늦게 도착했으면 비행기를 놓쳤을 텐데, 일찍 와서 다행이다.
If you had arrived late, you would have missed the flight, so it's a relief you came early.
The '-ㄹ 텐데' ending expresses a supposition or intention with a consequence.
다행히 그들은 예상치 못한 문제에 부딪히지 않고 프로젝트를 성공적으로 마칠 수 있었습니다.
Fortunately, they were able to successfully complete the project without encountering unexpected problems.
폭우 속에서도 비행기가 무사히 착륙해서 정말 다행이라고 생각했어요.
Even in the heavy rain, I thought it was a real relief that the plane landed safely.
시험 결과가 예상보다 좋게 나와서 다행이다. 밤샘 공부한 보람이 있네.
It's fortunate that the test results were better than expected. All-night studying paid off.
잃어버린 지갑을 찾게 되어 얼마나 다행인지 모릅니다. 정말 감사해요.
I can't express how relieved I am to have found my lost wallet. Thank you so much.
다행스럽게도 중요한 서류를 마감 시간 전에 제출할 수 있었고, 큰 문제 없이 마무리 지었어요.
Fortunately, I was able to submit the important documents before the deadline and finalize them without major issues.
그렇게 위험한 상황에서 아무도 다치지 않아 다행이야. 정말 천만다행이다.
It's fortunate that no one was hurt in such a dangerous situation. It's a miracle.
잊고 있던 약속을 떠올려 다행이었다. 안 그랬으면 큰일 날 뻔했어.
It was fortunate that I remembered the forgotten appointment. Otherwise, it would have been a big problem.
극심한 교통 체증 속에서도 제시간에 도착할 수 있어서 정말 다행이었다.
It was a real relief to be able to arrive on time even in the severe traffic jam.
Patrones gramaticales
Modismos y expresiones
"천만다행이다"
What a great relief! / It's a huge relief.
네가 무사해서 천만다행이다.
neutral"다행으로 생각하다"
To consider oneself lucky / To be thankful for (a fortunate outcome).
그나마 다행으로 생각했어요.
neutral"불행 중 다행이다"
A blessing in disguise / A silver lining (in a misfortune).
사고는 났지만 크게 다치지 않아서 불행 중 다행이다.
neutral"그나마 다행이다"
At least that's a relief / It's fortunate despite other issues.
늦었지만 비가 그쳐서 그나마 다행이다.
neutral"다행히도"
Fortunately / Luckily.
다행히도 시험에 합격했어요.
neutral"정말 다행이다"
That's a real relief! / It's truly fortunate.
네가 괜찮아서 정말 다행이다.
neutral"다행스러운 일이다"
It's a fortunate thing / It's a matter of good fortune.
모두가 건강한 건 다행스러운 일이다.
neutral"다행히 그렇게 되다"
Fortunately, it turned out that way / Luckily, it happened like that.
다행히 그렇게 돼서 기뻐요.
neutral"다행인 줄 알아라"
Be thankful for what you have (often said with a slight reprimand).
이 정도에 그친 걸 다행인 줄 알아라.
informal"다행히 피하다"
Fortunately avoid / Narrowly escape.
사고를 다행히 피할 수 있었어요.
neutralPatrones de oraciones
[Event] + (이/가) + 다행이다.
비가 안 와서 다행이다. (It’s a relief that it didn’t rain.)
[Situation] + ~아서/어서 + 다행이다.
길을 잃지 않아서 다행이다. (It's a relief that I didn't get lost.)
[Situation] + ~서 + 다행이다.
시험에 합격해서 다행이다. (It's a relief that I passed the exam.)
[Situation] + ~으니/니까 + 다행이다.
네가 무사해서 정말 다행이다. (It's a real relief that you're safe.)
[Situation] + ~다는 것이 + 다행이다.
친구가 늦지 않았다는 것이 다행이다. (It’s a relief that my friend wasn’t late.)
[Situation] + ~길 망정이지 + 다행이다.
네가 도와주었길 망정이지, 큰일 날 뻔했어. (It’s a good thing you helped, otherwise something serious would have happened.)
[Situation] + ~다면 다행이다.
지금이라도 괜찮다면 다행이다. (If it's okay now, that's a relief.)
[Situation] + ~지 않을 수 없으니 + 다행이다.
그가 상황을 이해해 주지 않을 수 없으니 다행이다. (It’s a relief that he couldn't help but understand the situation.)
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Cómo usarlo
다행이다 is often used as an exclamation to express relief or good fortune. It can be used when something bad that was expected didn't happen, or when something good unexpectedly occurred. It's similar to saying 'That's a relief!' or 'Thank goodness!' in English.
A common mistake is to try and conjugate 다행이다 as a verb when it's functioning as an adjective describing a situation. For example, you wouldn't say '나는 다행한다' (I am fortunate/relieved) to express your personal feeling of relief. Instead, you would say '다행이다' to describe the situation itself as fortunate or a relief. If you want to say you feel relieved, you might use an expression like '안심이 되다' (to feel relieved/at ease). Remember, 다행이다 describes the situation, not your personal internal feeling in the same way an English verb might.
Consejos
Basic Meaning of 다행이다
Understand that 다행이다 primarily conveys a sense of relief or good fortune after a potentially bad situation was avoided or resolved.
Use with '정말' or '너무'
To express stronger relief or gratitude, you can add adverbs like 정말 (really) or 너무 (very) before 다행이다. For example, 정말 다행이다! (That's a real relief!).
Past Tense Usage
When something *was* a relief in the past, use the past tense form: 다행이었다 (It was a relief). Example: 사고가 안 나서 다행이었다. (It was a relief that there was no accident).
Asking if something is a relief
To ask someone if they feel relieved, you can say 다행인가요? (Is it a relief?) or 다행이에요? (Is that fortunate?).
Responding to Bad News
If someone tells you about a potentially bad situation that was avoided, 다행이다 is a very natural and empathetic response. It shows you're glad things turned out well.
Showing Empathy with 다행이다
Using 다행이다 often implies you understand the potential negative outcome and are genuinely happy that it didn't occur. It's a way of showing empathy in conversation.
Use in Compound Sentences
You can combine it with other clauses using ~서 (because) or ~아서/어서 (because). For example, 건강해서 다행이다 (I'm relieved I'm healthy).
Informal vs. Formal
다행이다 is a general form. For polite informal, use 다행이에요. For formal, use 다행입니다. The core meaning remains the same.
Not for General Happiness
While it implies good fortune, it's typically used when there was a potential negative outcome that was avoided. It's not for general happiness without an underlying sense of relief.
Noun Form 다행
The noun form is 다행 (good fortune, luck). You can use it in phrases like 다행히 (fortunately) or 천만다행이다 (it's a million-fold relief).
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
When something you were worried about turns out okay.
- 다행이다!
- 정말 다행이에요.
- 그나마 다행이다.
When a dangerous situation is avoided or resolved safely.
- 다행히도 아무도 다치지 않았어요.
- 큰 사고가 아니라서 다행이야.
- 무사해서 다행입니다.
When you receive good news or a positive outcome unexpectedly.
- 합격해서 다행이다.
- 찾아서 정말 다행이에요.
- 날씨가 좋아서 다행이다.
When expressing relief for someone else's well-being.
- 건강하다니 다행이네요.
- 기분 좋아 보여서 다행이다.
- 잘 지내서 다행이야.
When something difficult is over.
- 시험이 끝나서 다행이다.
- 프로젝트가 끝나서 다행이야.
- 드디어 휴가라서 다행이다.
Inicios de conversación
"다행이다, 이런 상황에서 어떻게 반응할까요? (It's a relief, how would you react in this situation?)"
"다행이라고 느꼈던 최근 경험이 있나요? (Do you have any recent experiences where you felt relieved?)"
"친구에게 '다행이다'라고 말해야 한다면 어떤 상황일까요? (If you had to say 'That's a relief' to a friend, what kind of situation would it be?)"
"다행이라고 말할 때의 기분은 어때요? (How do you feel when you say 'That's a relief'?)"
"다행이다, 이 단어를 처음 들었을 때 어떤 생각이 들었어요? (When you first heard '다행이다', what did you think?)"
Temas para diario
오늘 다행이라고 생각했던 일 세 가지를 적어보세요. (Write down three things you thought were a relief today.)
인생에서 가장 다행스러웠던 순간은 언제였나요? (When was the most fortunate moment in your life?)
다행이라는 단어가 한국 문화에서 어떤 의미를 가지는지 생각해보세요. (Think about what '다행이다' means in Korean culture.)
만약 모든 것이 항상 순조롭다면 '다행이다'라는 말을 쓸 일이 있을까요? (If everything always went smoothly, would you ever use the phrase 'That's a relief'?)
오늘 다행이라고 생각했던 이유와 그때의 감정을 자세히 묘사해보세요. (Describe in detail why you felt relieved today and your emotions at that time.)
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYou use 다행이다 when you feel fortunate, lucky, or relieved about something. It's often used when a potentially bad situation turns out okay.
다행이다 can be used for both big and small situations. For example, '길을 안 잃어서 다행이다' (It's a relief I didn't get lost) or '큰 사고가 아니어서 다행이다' (It's fortunate it wasn't a big accident).
Yes, you can. If someone tells you good news after a tense situation, you can simply say '다행이다!' (What a relief!)
While similar, 다행이다 often implies a sense of relief because something bad *didn't* happen or was avoided. '운이 좋다' focuses more on positive luck or good fortune that *did* happen. For example, '복권에 당첨돼서 운이 좋다' (I'm lucky I won the lottery) vs. '비행기를 놓치지 않아서 다행이다' (It's a relief I didn't miss the flight).
To make it past tense, you would say 다행이었다. For example, '그때는 다행이었다' (It was a relief at that time).
Yes, you can. You can ask '다행이야?' (Is it a relief?) or '다행이었어?' (Was it a relief?).
A common phrase is '정말 다행이다' (It's really a relief/fortunate) or '천만다행이다' (It's a million-dollar relief, meaning extreme relief).
For more politeness, you can say 다행입니다 in formal situations, or simply use the polite ending -요 with '다행이에요'.
Absolutely! You can say '네가 괜찮아서 다행이다' (I'm relieved that you're okay) to express relief for another person.
Actually, 다행이다 itself functions as an adjective in Korean, meaning 'to be fortunate' or 'to be a relief'. You don't need a separate adjectival form.
Ponte a prueba 108 preguntas
시험이 쉬워서 정말 ___.
The sentence means 'The exam was easy, so it's a relief.' '다행이다' fits perfectly here to express relief.
버스를 안 놓쳐서 ___.
The sentence means 'I didn't miss the bus, so it's a relief.' '다행이다' is the correct word to express fortune or relief.
친구가 와서 정말 ___.
The sentence means 'My friend came, so it's a relief.' '다행이다' indicates a fortunate situation.
길을 잃지 않아서 ___.
The sentence means 'I didn't get lost, so it's a relief.' '다행이다' is used when something good or fortunate happens.
비가 안 와서 ___.
The sentence means 'It didn't rain, so it's a relief.' '다행이다' is appropriate for expressing relief about weather.
숙제가 없어서 ___.
The sentence means 'There's no homework, so it's a relief.' '다행이다' expresses a feeling of relief or good fortune.
Listen and repeat the Korean word for 'It's a relief.'
Listen and repeat the Korean word for 'You're welcome.'
Listen and repeat the Korean word for 'Hello.'
Read this aloud:
다행이다
Focus: 다행
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고맙습니다
Focus: 고맙
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미안합니다
Focus: 미안
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You were late for school but the teacher didn't notice. How would you express your relief in Korean?
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학교에 늦었지만 선생님이 못 보셔서 다행이다.
Your friend was sick but now they are better. How would you say it's a relief that they are okay?
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친구가 아팠지만 지금은 괜찮아서 다행이다.
You thought you lost your phone, but you found it in your bag. How do you express your relief?
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핸드폰을 잃어버린 줄 알았는데, 가방에서 찾아서 다행이다.
What does the friend mean by "다행이다!"?
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친구가 우산을 안 가져왔어요. 그런데 비가 오지 않아서 친구는 말했어요. "다행이다!"
What does the friend mean by "다행이다!"?
The friend did not bring an umbrella, and it didn't rain, so they are relieved.
The friend did not bring an umbrella, and it didn't rain, so they are relieved.
Why is the person saying "정말 다행이다"?
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저는 숙제를 다 했어요. 선생님이 숙제를 내일 검사해요. 저는 숙제를 해서 정말 다행이다.
Why is the person saying "정말 다행이다"?
The person is relieved because they finished their homework before the teacher checks it.
The person is relieved because they finished their homework before the teacher checks it.
What made the person feel "다행이다"?
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길을 잃었어요. 그런데 지도를 찾아서 길을 찾을 수 있었어요. 정말 다행이다.
What made the person feel "다행이다"?
The person was lost but found a map, which allowed them to find their way, leading to a feeling of relief.
The person was lost but found a map, which allowed them to find their way, leading to a feeling of relief.
Someone expresses relief that the rain has stopped.
Someone is relieved about passing an exam.
Someone is fortunate to have found a lost wallet.
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다행이다! 안 다쳤어요?
Focus: 다행이다 (da-haeng-i-da)
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그 소식을 듣고 다행이라고 생각했어요.
Focus: 다행이라고 (da-haeng-i-ra-go)
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늦지 않아서 다행입니다.
Focus: 다행입니다 (da-haeng-im-ni-da)
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Imagine you almost missed your bus but caught it at the last minute. Write a short sentence expressing your relief using '다행이다'.
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버스를 타서 다행이다. (It's a relief I caught the bus.)
Your friend was sick but is now feeling better. Write a message to them expressing that it's a relief they are well.
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이제 괜찮아서 다행이다! (It's a relief you're okay now!)
You thought you lost your wallet but found it. Write a sentence expressing your relief.
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지갑을 찾아서 다행이다. (It's a relief I found my wallet.)
무엇이 다행이라고 생각합니까? (What do you think is a relief?)
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친구가 늦게까지 공부했어요. 그런데 시험을 잘 봤어요. 정말 다행이다!
무엇이 다행이라고 생각합니까? (What do you think is a relief?)
The passage says the friend studied late, but then '시험을 잘 봤어요' (did well on the exam), followed by '정말 다행이다!' (That's a real relief!). So, doing well on the exam is the relief.
The passage says the friend studied late, but then '시험을 잘 봤어요' (did well on the exam), followed by '정말 다행이다!' (That's a real relief!). So, doing well on the exam is the relief.
화자가 왜 다행이라고 생각합니까? (Why does the speaker think it's a relief?)
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비가 많이 왔어요. 하지만 우산이 있어서 괜찮았어요. 우산이 있어서 정말 다행이다.
화자가 왜 다행이라고 생각합니까? (Why does the speaker think it's a relief?)
The passage states '우산이 있어서 괜찮았어요' (it was okay because there was an umbrella) directly before '우산이 있어서 정말 다행이다.' (It's a real relief that I had an umbrella.).
The passage states '우산이 있어서 괜찮았어요' (it was okay because there was an umbrella) directly before '우산이 있어서 정말 다행이다.' (It's a real relief that I had an umbrella.).
화자가 무엇을 찾아서 다행이라고 합니까? (What did the speaker find that made them feel relieved?)
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오늘 아침에 지갑을 잃어버렸다고 생각했어요. 그런데 가방 안에서 찾았어요. 정말 다행이다!
화자가 무엇을 찾아서 다행이라고 합니까? (What did the speaker find that made them feel relieved?)
The passage says '지갑을 잃어버렸다고 생각했어요' (I thought I lost my wallet) and then '가방 안에서 찾았어요' (I found it in my bag). The relief is finding the wallet.
The passage says '지갑을 잃어버렸다고 생각했어요' (I thought I lost my wallet) and then '가방 안에서 찾았어요' (I found it in my bag). The relief is finding the wallet.
시험에 합격해서 정말 ___.
The sentence expresses relief or good fortune about passing an exam. '다행이다' (It's a relief, I'm fortunate) fits perfectly.
잃어버린 지갑을 찾아서 ___.
Finding a lost wallet is a fortunate event, so '다행이다' (It's a relief, I'm fortunate) is the most appropriate word.
늦게 도착했지만 기차를 놓치지 않아서 ___.
Not missing the train despite being late is a fortunate outcome, making '다행이다' (It's a relief, I'm fortunate) the correct choice.
비가 오기 전에 집에 도착해서 정말 ___.
Arriving home before it rains is a fortunate circumstance, so '다행이다' (It's a relief, I'm fortunate) is the best fit.
아이가 넘어져서 다치지 않아서 ___.
It's a relief when a child falls but isn't hurt. '다행이다' (It's a relief, I'm fortunate) perfectly conveys this.
길을 잃었을 때 친구를 만나서 ___.
Meeting a friend when lost is a fortunate event. '다행이다' (It's a relief, I'm fortunate) is the most appropriate word.
친구가 시험에 합격했어요. 정말 ___.
The friend passed the exam, which is a fortunate and relieving situation.
잃어버린 지갑을 찾았어요. 정말 ___.
Finding a lost wallet is a very fortunate and relieving event.
비가 안 와서 소풍을 갈 수 있게 되었어요. ___.
Being able to go on a picnic because it didn't rain is a fortunate outcome.
친구가 아팠지만 지금은 괜찮다고 말할 때 '다행이다'라고 할 수 있다.
If a friend was sick but is now fine, it's a relief, so '다행이다' is appropriate.
시험에 떨어졌을 때 '다행이다'라고 말하는 것은 적절하다.
Failing an exam is generally not a relief or fortunate situation, so '다행이다' would not be appropriate.
위험한 상황을 피했을 때 '다행이다'라고 표현할 수 있다.
Avoiding a dangerous situation is a fortunate and relieving experience, making '다행이다' a suitable expression.
You just found your lost wallet. How would you express your relief and gratitude in Korean, using '다행이다'?
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지갑을 찾아서 정말 다행이에요. 정말 감사합니다!
Your friend passed an important exam they were worried about. Write a short message congratulating them and expressing your relief, including '다행이다'.
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시험 합격해서 정말 다행이다! 진심으로 축하해!
Describe a situation where something bad almost happened but was avoided, and use '다행이다' to express your relief.
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넘어질 뻔했는데 안 다쳐서 다행이다.
화자는 왜 '다행이다'라고 말했나요?
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친구가 늦게까지 연락이 안 돼서 걱정했는데, 드디어 연락이 왔어요. 별일 없다고 해서 정말 다행이에요. 친구가 안전하다는 것을 아니까 마음이 놓여요.
화자는 왜 '다행이다'라고 말했나요?
화자는 친구에게 별일 없다는 소식을 듣고 안도했습니다.
화자는 친구에게 별일 없다는 소식을 듣고 안도했습니다.
다음 중 '다행이다'의 의미와 가장 가까운 것은 무엇인가요?
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어제 날씨가 너무 안 좋아서 비행기가 취소될까 봐 걱정했어요. 그런데 아침에 일어나보니 날씨가 맑아져서 다행이에요. 이제 여행을 떠날 수 있어요.
다음 중 '다행이다'의 의미와 가장 가까운 것은 무엇인가요?
화자는 비행기 취소를 걱정했지만, 날씨가 맑아져서 안심하고 있습니다.
화자는 비행기 취소를 걱정했지만, 날씨가 맑아져서 안심하고 있습니다.
화자가 지갑을 찾은 후 어떤 감정을 느꼈을까요?
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잃어버린 줄 알았던 지갑을 찾았어요. 지갑 안에 중요한 서류들이 많아서 정말 걱정했는데, 찾아서 정말 다행이에요. 이제 한숨 돌릴 수 있어요.
화자가 지갑을 찾은 후 어떤 감정을 느꼈을까요?
화자는 중요한 서류들이 있는 지갑을 잃어버렸다고 생각했지만, 찾아서 안심하고 있습니다.
화자는 중요한 서류들이 있는 지갑을 잃어버렸다고 생각했지만, 찾아서 안심하고 있습니다.
This sentence means 'It's a real relief that there was no accident.' '사고가 없어서' (because there was no accident) comes first, followed by '정말 다행이다' (it's a real relief).
This sentence means 'It's a real relief that she is safe.' '그녀가 무사해서' (because she is safe) comes first, followed by '정말 다행이다' (it's a real relief).
This sentence means 'It's a relief that I'm not late.' '늦지 않아서' (because I'm not late) comes first, followed by '다행이야' (it's a relief).
시험에 합격해서 정말 ____.
The context implies a sense of relief or good fortune after passing an exam, which '다행이었다' (it was a relief/fortunate) conveys best.
늦게 도착했지만 기차가 아직 있어서 정말 ____.
Arriving late but still catching the train suggests a fortunate situation, making '다행이야' (it's a relief/fortunate) the most appropriate choice.
잃어버린 지갑을 찾아서 천만____.
Finding a lost wallet is a great relief and good fortune, so '천만다행이다' (it's a tremendous relief/so fortunate) fits perfectly.
큰 사고가 날 뻔했지만, 아무도 다치지 않아 ____.
Avoiding injury in a near-accident is a great relief, making '정말 다행이다' (it's truly a relief/fortunate) the best fit.
폭우 속에서도 집까지 무사히 돌아와서 ____.
Returning home safely despite heavy rain is a fortunate outcome, so '다행이에요' (it's a relief/fortunate) is the correct answer.
늦잠을 잤지만 회의에 늦지 않아서 ____.
Waking up late but still making it to the meeting on time is a fortunate and relieving situation, thus '정말 다행이었다' (it was truly a relief/fortunate) is appropriate.
친구가 시험에 합격했다는 소식을 듣고 나는 정말 ____.
The context implies a sense of relief or good fortune that a friend passed an exam.
잃어버렸던 지갑을 찾았을 때의 감정은?
Finding a lost wallet brings a feeling of relief and good fortune.
비행기가 연착되었지만, 큰 사고 없이 무사히 도착해서 ____.
Arriving safely despite a delay is a fortunate and relieving situation.
친구가 늦잠을 자서 중요한 약속을 놓쳤을 때 '다행이다'라고 말할 수 있다.
Missing an important appointment is not a fortunate or relieving situation, so '다행이다' would not be appropriate.
갑작스러운 비 때문에 계획이 취소되었지만, 덕분에 집에서 편히 쉴 수 있게 되어 다행이라고 생각할 수 있다.
If a cancellation leads to a positive outcome (like resting), then '다행이다' is an appropriate expression of relief or good fortune.
시험 결과가 예상보다 훨씬 좋지 않을 때 '다행이다'라고 말하는 것이 자연스럽다.
Poor test results are generally not considered fortunate or a relief, so '다행이다' would not be natural in this context.
The rain stopped, so the game could be played.
I passed the exam, which is a relief.
I found my lost wallet, what a relief.
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사고가 크게 나지 않아서 정말 다행이에요.
Focus: 다행이에요
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길을 잃지 않아서 다행입니다.
Focus: 다행입니다
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숙제를 다 끝내서 다행이야.
Focus: 다행이야
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You just found out your lost wallet was returned with everything inside. Write a short message to your friend expressing your relief and how fortunate you feel. Use '다행이다'.
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지갑을 잃어버려서 정말 걱정했는데, 다행히 다 찾았어! 정말 다행이다. 너도 같이 걱정해 줘서 고마워.
Imagine you were worried about a difficult exam, but it turned out to be easier than expected. Write a diary entry about your relief. Use '다행이다'.
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오늘은 시험이 있었는데, 정말 어려울 줄 알았어. 그런데 생각보다 문제가 쉬워서 다행이다. 덕분에 마음 편히 집에 갈 수 있겠어.
Your friend was in a minor accident, but they are completely fine. Write a text message to another friend to let them know the good news and express your relief. Use '다행이다'.
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지수한테서 연락 왔는데, 사고가 났다고 해서 너무 놀랐어. 그런데 다행히 크게 다친 곳은 없대. 정말 다행이다.
친구가 지갑을 잃어버린 상황에 대해 '다행이다'라고 느낀 이유는 무엇인가요?
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친구가 여행 중에 지갑을 잃어버렸다고 해서 걱정했는데, 다행히 다음 날 공항에서 찾았다고 연락이 왔어요. 모든 것이 그대로 있었다고 해서 정말 안심이 되었어요. 덕분에 친구는 남은 여행을 즐겁게 보낼 수 있었답니다.
친구가 지갑을 잃어버린 상황에 대해 '다행이다'라고 느낀 이유는 무엇인가요?
지갑을 잃어버렸지만 '다행히 다음 날 공항에서 찾았다고' 언급되어 있습니다.
지갑을 잃어버렸지만 '다행히 다음 날 공항에서 찾았다고' 언급되어 있습니다.
글쓴이가 '다행이었다'고 생각한 가장 큰 이유는 무엇인가요?
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오랜만에 운전해서 출근했는데, 주차 공간이 없을까 봐 걱정했어요. 그런데 회사 앞에 딱 한 자리가 비어 있어서 다행이었죠. 덕분에 늦지 않고 회의에 참석할 수 있었어요.
글쓴이가 '다행이었다'고 생각한 가장 큰 이유는 무엇인가요?
주차 공간이 없을까 봐 걱정했는데 '딱 한 자리가 비어 있어서 다행이었다'고 나와 있습니다.
주차 공간이 없을까 봐 걱정했는데 '딱 한 자리가 비어 있어서 다행이었다'고 나와 있습니다.
이 상황에서 '다행이다'라는 표현이 사용된 이유는 무엇인가요?
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며칠 전, 강아지가 갑자기 아파서 병원에 데려갔어요. 검사 결과가 나올 때까지 밤새 잠을 설쳤는데, 다행히 큰 병은 아니라고 해서 마음을 놓았어요. 이제 약 먹고 잘 쉬면 괜찮아질 거예요.
이 상황에서 '다행이다'라는 표현이 사용된 이유는 무엇인가요?
큰 병은 아니라고 해서 '마음을 놓았어요'라고 언급하며 다행스러움을 표현하고 있습니다.
큰 병은 아니라고 해서 '마음을 놓았어요'라고 언급하며 다행스러움을 표현하고 있습니다.
This sentence means 'It's a real relief that there was no accident.' '사고가 없어서' (because there was no accident) sets up the reason for '정말 다행이다' (it's a real relief).
This sentence means 'It's a relief that I arrived on time.' '늦지 않게 도착해서' (because I arrived without being late) is the cause for '다행이에요' (it's a relief).
This sentence means 'It's a real relief that I found my lost wallet.' '잃어버린 지갑을 찾아서' (because I found the lost wallet) is the reason for the relief expressed by '정말 다행이다'.
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Listen to the sentence about not being late for an exam.
Listen to the sentence about a flight not being delayed.
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예상했던 것보다 결과가 좋아서 정말 다행이라고 생각합니다.
Focus: 다행이라고 생각합니다
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길을 잃을 뻔했는데, 다행히 지도가 있어서 무사히 찾을 수 있었어요.
Focus: 다행히 지도가 있어서
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걱정했던 일이 잘 해결되어서 얼마나 다행인지 몰라요.
Focus: 얼마나 다행인지 몰라요
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Imagine you narrowly avoided a major problem at work. Describe the situation and express your relief using '다행이다'.
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회사에서 큰 발표를 앞두고 자료가 전부 날아갈 뻔했습니다. 밤샘 작업으로 겨우 복구해서 발표를 무사히 마쳤을 때, 정말 다행이라는 생각이 들었습니다. (The data for a big presentation at work almost got deleted. I barely recovered it by working all night and finished the presentation safely. I really felt it was a relief.)
You were worried about a friend's difficult situation, but things turned out well. Write a short message to your friend expressing your relief.
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네가 힘든 일을 겪고 있다는 소식을 듣고 많이 걱정했는데, 모든 게 잘 해결되었다니 정말 다행이다! 이제 마음 편히 쉴 수 있겠어. (I was very worried when I heard you were going through a tough time, but it's such a relief that everything worked out well! Now you can rest easy.)
Describe a personal experience where you felt extremely fortunate or lucky, and use '다행이다' to convey that feeling.
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길을 걷다가 갑자기 큰 간판이 떨어지는 것을 봤어요. 제가 한 발짝만 더 빨리 걸었더라면 다칠 뻔했는데, 정말 다행이다 싶었어요. (I was walking down the street and suddenly saw a large sign fall. If I had walked just one step faster, I would have gotten hurt, so I thought it was truly a relief.)
화자들이 '정말 다행이다'라고 말한 이유는 무엇입니까?
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오랜 시간 공들여 준비한 프로젝트가 예상치 못한 문제로 위기에 처했습니다. 밤새 동료들과 머리를 맞대고 해결책을 찾으려 노력했고, 결국 마감 시간 직전에 성공적으로 문제를 해결할 수 있었습니다. 모두가 안도의 한숨을 쉬며 '정말 다행이다'라고 말했습니다.
화자들이 '정말 다행이다'라고 말한 이유는 무엇입니까?
지문에 '결국 마감 시간 직전에 성공적으로 문제를 해결할 수 있었습니다'라고 명시되어 있으며, 이로 인해 안도감을 표현했습니다.
지문에 '결국 마감 시간 직전에 성공적으로 문제를 해결할 수 있었습니다'라고 명시되어 있으며, 이로 인해 안도감을 표현했습니다.
친구가 '진심으로 다행이다!'라고 외친 감정은 주로 무엇입니까?
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친구가 중요한 면접을 보고 결과 발표를 기다리고 있었습니다. 친구는 너무 긴장해서 밤잠도 제대로 못 자고 있었죠. 며칠 뒤, 합격 소식을 들었고 친구는 '진심으로 다행이다!'라고 외치며 기뻐했습니다.
친구가 '진심으로 다행이다!'라고 외친 감정은 주로 무엇입니까?
친구는 면접 결과 발표를 기다리며 긴장했고, 합격 소식에 기뻐하며 '다행이다'라고 했으므로, 이는 걱정이 사라진 안도감을 나타냅니다.
친구는 면접 결과 발표를 기다리며 긴장했고, 합격 소식에 기뻐하며 '다행이다'라고 했으므로, 이는 걱정이 사라진 안도감을 나타냅니다.
글쓴이가 '정말 다행이다'라고 느낀 가장 큰 이유는 무엇입니까?
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어제 지갑을 잃어버려서 하루 종일 찾아 헤맸습니다. 모든 희망을 놓으려던 순간, 누군가 제 지갑을 주워 우체국에 맡겨두었다는 연락을 받았습니다. 신분증과 현금까지 모두 그대로 있어서 정말 다행이다 싶었습니다.
글쓴이가 '정말 다행이다'라고 느낀 가장 큰 이유는 무엇입니까?
글쓴이는 지갑을 찾았을 뿐만 아니라, '신분증과 현금까지 모두 그대로 있어서' 더욱 큰 안도감을 느꼈습니다.
글쓴이는 지갑을 찾았을 뿐만 아니라, '신분증과 현금까지 모두 그대로 있어서' 더욱 큰 안도감을 느꼈습니다.
This sentence expresses relief that an arrival was made without an accident. '사고 없이' (without accident) sets the context for '도착해서' (having arrived), followed by the expression of relief '정말 다행이다' (it's a real relief).
This sentence means 'It's a huge relief that I found the wallet I lost.' '잃어버렸던 지갑을' (the lost wallet) is the object of '찾아서' (having found), and '천만다행이야' (it's a huge relief) conveys the strong feeling of relief.
This sentence expresses relief that a flight was not cancelled, despite being delayed. '비행기가 연착됐지만' (although the flight was delayed) provides the initial situation, and '취소되지 않아서 다행이다' (it's a relief that it wasn't cancelled) expresses the fortunate outcome.
You narrowly avoided a major problem at work. Describe the situation and express your relief using '다행이다'.
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보고서 마감 직전에 중요한 오류를 발견했지만, 다행히 제출 전에 수정할 수 있었습니다. 정말 큰일 날 뻔했어요.
A friend was in a difficult situation, but things turned out well. Write a short message to your friend expressing your relief for them, using '다행이다'.
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네가 많이 힘들어했는데, 결국 잘 해결되었다니 정말 다행이다. 나도 마음 졸였어.
You thought you lost something important, but you found it. Describe the experience and how you felt using '다행이다'.
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지갑을 잃어버린 줄 알고 한참을 찾았는데, 다행히 가방 안에 있었어요. 정말 가슴을 쓸어내렸습니다.
화자는 무엇에 대해 다행이라고 생각하고 있습니까?
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이번 프로젝트가 성공적으로 마무리되어 정말 다행이라고 생각합니다. 많은 어려움이 있었지만, 팀원들의 노력 덕분에 좋은 결과를 얻을 수 있었습니다. 앞으로도 이런 성과를 이어나갈 수 있도록 최선을 다하겠습니다.
화자는 무엇에 대해 다행이라고 생각하고 있습니까?
지문에서 '이번 프로젝트가 성공적으로 마무리되어 정말 다행이라고 생각합니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
지문에서 '이번 프로젝트가 성공적으로 마무리되어 정말 다행이라고 생각합니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다.
화자가 '다행히'라고 말한 이유는 무엇입니까?
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늦잠을 자서 중요한 약속에 늦을 뻔했지만, 다행히 택시를 잡아 제시간에 도착할 수 있었다. 안 그랬으면 큰일 날 뻔했다.
화자가 '다행히'라고 말한 이유는 무엇입니까?
늦잠을 잤지만 택시를 잡아 약속에 늦지 않은 것이 다행이라고 표현하고 있습니다.
늦잠을 잤지만 택시를 잡아 약속에 늦지 않은 것이 다행이라고 표현하고 있습니다.
화자는 왜 안심했습니까?
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친구가 갑자기 아프다는 소식에 걱정을 많이 했는데, 다행히 큰 병이 아니라고 해서 안심했습니다. 빨리 회복하길 바랍니다.
화자는 왜 안심했습니까?
친구가 큰 병이 아니라는 소식을 듣고 안심했다고 지문에 나와 있습니다.
친구가 큰 병이 아니라는 소식을 듣고 안심했다고 지문에 나와 있습니다.
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Summary
다행이다 expresses relief and good fortune when things turn out well, especially after a worry.
- Feeling fortunate
- Feeling relieved
- Expressing luck
Basic Meaning of 다행이다
Understand that 다행이다 primarily conveys a sense of relief or good fortune after a potentially bad situation was avoided or resolved.
Use with '정말' or '너무'
To express stronger relief or gratitude, you can add adverbs like 정말 (really) or 너무 (very) before 다행이다. For example, 정말 다행이다! (That's a real relief!).
Past Tense Usage
When something *was* a relief in the past, use the past tense form: 다행이었다 (It was a relief). Example: 사고가 안 나서 다행이었다. (It was a relief that there was no accident).
Asking if something is a relief
To ask someone if they feel relieved, you can say 다행인가요? (Is it a relief?) or 다행이에요? (Is that fortunate?).
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