Explanation at your level:
You use 가득 when something is full. If you have a box, and it is full of toys, you say '장난감이 가득해요.' It is very easy to use!
When you want to say something is 'full,' use 가득. It is common to say '가득 채우다' (to fill up). Use it when you are at a restaurant or packing your bag.
가득 is used to describe physical volume or emotional states. You might say '기쁨이 가득하다' (to be full of joy). It acts as an adverb, so it always precedes the verb.
At this level, you can use 가득 metaphorically. It describes a sense of completeness or abundance. It is a high-frequency word in descriptive writing and professional communication.
In advanced contexts, 가득 can emphasize the intensity of a situation. It is often found in literary descriptions to convey a sense of overwhelming presence, whether it be light, sound, or abstract feelings.
Mastery of 가득 involves understanding its nuance in poetic vs. technical contexts. It is used to convey a state of saturation, often appearing in sophisticated prose to describe environments that are 'brimming' with specific qualities.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Means 'fully' or 'to the brim'.
- Used for physical and abstract fullness.
- Commonly paired with '채우다'.
- Neutral register, very versatile.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Korean adverbs! 가득 is a super useful word that you will hear every single day. It essentially means 'fully' or 'to the brim' when talking about volume or quantity.
Think of it as the perfect way to describe something that is completely packed. Whether you are talking about a backpack 가득 (full of books) or a heart 가득 (full of love), this word paints a vivid picture of fullness.
The word 가득 has deep roots in the Korean language, stemming from the verb '가득하다' (to be full). Historically, it evolved to capture the sensory experience of seeing a container reach its limit.
It is fascinating how such a simple word has remained consistent in its usage for centuries. While languages change, the core need to express 'fullness' has kept 가득 as a staple in both ancient literature and modern texting.
You will most commonly use 가득 with the verb '채우다' (to fill). For example, '물컵을 가득 채우다' means 'to fill the water cup to the brim.'
It is a very versatile word! You can use it in casual settings with friends or in more formal writing. It is neutral in register, making it safe for almost any conversation.
1. 가득 차다: To be completely full. 2. 희망으로 가득하다: To be full of hope. 3. 가득 담다: To pack something in fully. 4. 가득 싣다: To load something to the brim. 5. 가득 고이다: To be filled up (usually with liquid or tears).
As an adverb, 가득 does not change its form. You simply place it before the verb it modifies. For example, '가득 담으세요' (Please pack it fully).
Pronunciation is straightforward: 'ga' as in 'gate' and 'deuk' with a crisp 'k' sound at the end. It rhymes slightly with words ending in '-uk' sounds in Korean.
Fun Fact
The word has been used in Korean texts for over 500 years.
Pronunciation Guide
Gah-deuk
Gah-deuk
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'eu' vowel
- Dropping the final 'k' sound
- Stressing the wrong syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
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What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Adverb usage
가득 채우다
Particle (으)로
꽃으로 가득하다
Verb conjugation
채우다
Examples by Level
컵에 물이 가득해요.
Cup-in water full-is.
Adverb + Verb
가방이 가득해요.
Bag is full.
Simple description
상자가 가득해요.
Box is full.
Noun + 가득
꽃이 가득해요.
Flowers are full.
Plurality implied
방이 가득해요.
Room is full.
State of being
접시가 가득해요.
Plate is full.
Quantity
가득 담아주세요.
Full pack please.
Request
차에 가득해요.
In the car it is full.
Location
가방을 책으로 가득 채웠어요.
냉장고에 음식이 가득해요.
눈에 눈물이 가득 고였어요.
마음이 사랑으로 가득해요.
주머니에 사탕이 가득해요.
하늘에 별이 가득해요.
거리에 사람이 가득해요.
바구니를 과일로 가득 채우세요.
희망으로 가득 찬 미래를 꿈꿔요.
그녀의 눈에는 호기심이 가득했어요.
가게 안은 손님들로 가득 찼습니다.
지식으로 가득한 책을 읽었어요.
햇살이 방 안을 가득 채웠어요.
향기가 정원에 가득 퍼졌어요.
열정으로 가득한 젊은이들.
기대감으로 가득한 표정.
그의 연설은 감동으로 가득 차 있었다.
도시는 활기로 가득한 모습이었다.
정적 속에서 긴장감이 가득 느껴졌다.
그녀는 아이디어로 가득한 사람이다.
창고는 물건들로 가득 쌓여 있다.
자연의 소리로 가득한 숲길.
고민으로 가득 찬 하루를 보냈다.
성취감으로 가득한 순간.
그의 문장에는 철학적 사유가 가득 담겨 있다.
전시장은 예술적 영감으로 가득했다.
사회적 분노로 가득 찬 군중들.
그의 눈빛은 굳은 의지로 가득 차 보였다.
역사적 사실로 가득한 기록물.
그 공간은 신비로운 분위기로 가득했다.
평화로 가득한 일상을 갈망한다.
비판적인 시각으로 가득한 논평.
그의 서사에는 인간의 고뇌가 가득 투영되어 있다.
이 작품은 시대정신으로 가득 차 있다.
그의 내면은 복잡한 감정들로 가득 소용돌이쳤다.
언어의 유희로 가득한 고전 문학.
그의 업적은 후세에 대한 배려로 가득하다.
이론적 토대로 가득한 학술지.
그의 삶은 끊임없는 도전으로 가득했다.
우주적 경외감으로 가득한 밤하늘.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"가득 차다"
To be completely full
식당이 손님으로 가득 찼다.
neutral"희망으로 가득하다"
To be full of hope
그는 희망으로 가득하다.
neutral"정성이 가득하다"
To be full of sincerity/care
이 음식에는 정성이 가득하다.
neutral"가득 담아내다"
To express fully
그는 마음을 가득 담아냈다.
literary"가득 묻어있다"
To be covered in something
얼굴에 흙이 가득 묻어있다.
neutral"가득 메우다"
To fill up a space
군중이 광장을 가득 메웠다.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean full
꽉 is for tightness
꽉 묶다 vs 가득 채우다
Both imply a lot
잔뜩 can mean excessive
잔뜩 먹었다
Both mean enough/full
충분히 is about sufficiency
충분히 먹었다
Both mean full
넘치게 means overflowing
넘치게 담았다
Sentence Patterns
Noun + (으)로 + 가득하다
방이 꽃으로 가득하다.
Noun + (을/를) + 가득 + Verb
가방을 가득 채웠다.
가득 + Verb
가득 담아주세요.
가득 + Adjective
희망으로 가득 찬.
가득 + 고이다
눈물이 가득 고였다.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
10
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
가득 is more common, but 가득히 is also grammatically correct.
가득 is an adverb, so use 가득하다 for description.
Avoid using it as a noun quantity.
가득 implies a full state.
It works for both physical and abstract.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a jar filling up.
When Native Speakers Use It
When describing quantities.
Cultural Insight
Used often in food contexts.
Grammar Shortcut
Use it before verbs.
Say It Right
Crisp ending.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use as noun.
Did You Know?
It's an ancient word.
Study Smart
Use it with '채우다'.
Adverb Tip
It never changes.
Natural Flow
Place it before the verb.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a 'Guard' (가드) standing 'full' (가득) in front of a door.
Visual Association
A cup overflowing with water.
Word Web
چالش
Describe your room using the word 가득.
ریشه کلمه
Korean
Original meaning: Full
بافت فرهنگی
None
The concept of 'fullness' is universal, but '가득' is uniquely Korean in its adverbial usage.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At a restaurant
- 가득 주세요
- 가득 담아주세요
- 가득 차 있어요
Packing
- 가득 채우다
- 가득 넣다
- 가득 싣다
Emotions
- 사랑이 가득하다
- 희망이 가득하다
- 기쁨이 가득하다
Crowds
- 사람이 가득하다
- 손님이 가득하다
- 거리가 가득하다
Conversation Starters
"What is your bag full of?"
"Do you like your cup full?"
"What makes you feel full of joy?"
"Where is the most crowded place you know?"
"What do you pack in your suitcase?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a room full of your favorite things.
Write about a moment you felt full of hope.
What is a container you always keep full?
Describe a crowded street you visited.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالThey are similar, but 꽉 often implies physical tightness.
Yes, e.g., '사람들로 가득하다' (full of people).
No, it is an adverb.
가득하다 is sufficient.
It is neutral.
Yes, it is very common.
가득하다.
Yes, very often.
خودت رو بسنج
컵에 물이 ___.
가득해요 means it is full.
Which word means 'full'?
가득 is the adverb for full.
가득 is an adjective.
It is an adverb.
Word
معنی
Matches the meaning.
Subject + Object + Adverb + Verb
امتیاز: /5
Summary
가득 is your go-to word for describing anything filled to the maximum capacity!
- Means 'fully' or 'to the brim'.
- Used for physical and abstract fullness.
- Commonly paired with '채우다'.
- Neutral register, very versatile.
Memory Palace Trick
Visualize a jar filling up.
When Native Speakers Use It
When describing quantities.
Cultural Insight
Used often in food contexts.
Grammar Shortcut
Use it before verbs.
مثال
컵에 물을 가득 채웠다.
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عبارات مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر nature
~에 대한
A2About, regarding; indicating the topic or subject.
~게
A2Suffix to turn adjectives or verbs into adverbs.
공기
A1Air, atmosphere.
몽땅
B1All of it, entirely, completely.
온갖
B1All sorts of, every kind of.
~을/를 따라서
A2Along; indicating movement or position parallel to something.
동물
A1animal
개미
A1A small insect typically living in large colonies.
주위에
A2Surrounding something or someone; around.
그대로
A2Without changing; as it is.
