A1 Expression Neutre 1 min de lecture

재미있습니다.

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It is interesting / fun.

Entraîne-toi

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '재미있습니다' to describe anything that is fun, interesting, or engaging in a polite way.

  • Means: Something is fun, interesting, or enjoyable.
  • Used in: Describing movies, books, games, or social activities.
  • Don't confuse: Do not confuse with '웃깁니다' (it is funny/humorous).
Interest + Activity = 재미있습니다

Explication à ton niveau :

This phrase means 'it is fun.' You use it when you like a movie, a book, or a game. It is very easy to use.
Use '재미있습니다' to describe an activity that you find engaging. It is a polite way to share your opinion. Remember to change the ending based on who you are talking to.
This expression is a descriptive verb. It is used to evaluate experiences. While it is common, ensure you distinguish it from '웃기다,' which specifically refers to humor, whereas '재미있다' refers to general interest.
As a high-frequency adjective, '재미있다' serves as a primary tool for subjective evaluation. Its usage is context-dependent; in formal settings, the '-(스)ㅂ니다' ending is required, while in casual contexts, the informal '-(어)요' or plain form is preferred.
The semantic range of '재미있다' encompasses both intrinsic interest and extrinsic entertainment value. Linguistically, it functions as a predicate that requires a subject, often marked with the particle '-이/가'. Its usage reflects the speaker's internal state of engagement with an external stimulus.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, '재미있다' maps the abstract concept of 'interest' onto the spatial metaphor of 'existence' (있다). This lexicalization of 'fun' as an existing entity highlights the Korean cultural tendency to objectify subjective emotional states as tangible qualities of the environment.

Signification

Expressing that something is enjoyable or engaging.

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Contexte culturel

In Korea, '재미' is often used to describe the 'vibe' of a place or event. It is a very common way to compliment a host.

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Politeness

Always use '재미있습니다' in formal situations to show respect.

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Politeness

Always use '재미있습니다' in formal situations to show respect.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

이 게임 정말 ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 재미있습니다

It is the standard polite ending for a sentence.

🎉 Score : /1

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

2 exercices
Choisis la bonne réponse Fill Blank

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

이 게임 정말 ____.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 재미있습니다

It is the standard polite ending for a sentence.

🎉 Score : /2

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

Only if you mean they are interesting to talk to, not funny.

Expressions liées

🔗

재미없습니다

contrast

It is not fun.

Où l'utiliser

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Movie Review

A: 영화 어땠어요?

B: 정말 재미있습니다!

neutral
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Class Feedback

Teacher: 수업이 어땠나요?

Student: 오늘 수업 아주 재미있습니다.

formal

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Jaemi' (재미) as 'Jam'—when you have 'Jam' (fun) on your toast, it's a good morning!

Association visuelle

Imagine a jar of strawberry jam labeled 'FUN'. Every time you say '재미있습니다', you spread some jam on a piece of bread.

Rhyme

It's fun to be, in Korea, 재미!

Story

Min-su went to a movie. He sat down, ate popcorn, and smiled. He told his friend, '이 영화 재미있습니다!' His friend smiled back.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'It's fun' in English or 'C'est amusant' in French. Most languages have a specific word for 'fun' that functions as an adjective.

Word Web

즐겁다흥미롭다웃기다지루하다재미없다관심

Défi

For 5 minutes, describe 3 things you did today using '재미있습니다'.

Review in 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month.

Prononciation

Accent Flat, with slight emphasis on '재'.

The 'ㅅ' in '있' is pronounced as a 't' sound before '습'.

Spectre de formalité

Formel
이 책은 재미있습니다.

이 책은 재미있습니다. (Describing a book)

Neutre
이 책은 재미있어요.

이 책은 재미있어요. (Describing a book)

Informel
이 책 재미있어.

이 책 재미있어. (Describing a book)

Argot
이 책 꿀잼이야.

이 책 꿀잼이야. (Describing a book)

Derived from Sino-Korean roots {才} (talent) and {味} (taste).

Joseon Dynasty:

Le savais-tu ?

The word '재미' is so common that it is used in many compound words like '재미삼아' (just for fun).

Notes culturelles

In Korea, '재미' is often used to describe the 'vibe' of a place or event. It is a very common way to compliment a host.

“오늘 파티 정말 재미있습니다!”

Amorces de conversation

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최근에 본 영화가 재미있었나요?

Erreurs courantes

✗

그 사람은 재미있습니다 (when meaning 'he is funny')

✓

그 사람은 웃깁니다

wrong context
Using '재미있다' for a person implies they are 'interesting' or 'entertaining,' not necessarily 'funny' (making people laugh).

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

Es divertido

Korean uses a verb-based structure (있다) while Spanish uses a copula (ser).

French Very Similar

C'est amusant

Korean '재미있다' is more versatile and covers both 'amusing' and 'interesting'.

German moderate

Es macht Spaß

German focuses on the activity 'making' fun, while Korean focuses on the 'existence' of fun.

Japanese Very Similar

面白いです (Omoshiroi desu)

Japanese 'omoshiroi' can also mean 'strange' in some contexts, whereas '재미있다' is strictly positive.

Arabic moderate

إنه ممتع (Innahu mumti')

Arabic has a more complex gender agreement system for adjectives.

Chinese Very Similar

很有趣 (Hěn yǒuqù)

Chinese requires an adverb like 'hěn' (very) to sound natural, whereas Korean can stand alone.

Korean self

재미있습니다

None.

Portuguese Very Similar

É divertido

Korean is more context-sensitive regarding formality levels.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2020)

“이 게임 정말 재미있어요!”

During a game segment.

Facile à confondre

재미있습니다. vs 웃깁니다

Learners often use '재미있다' for 'funny'.

Use '웃기다' for things that make you laugh, and '재미있다' for things that are interesting.

Questions fréquentes (1)

Only if you mean they are interesting to talk to, not funny.

usage contexts

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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