Signification
To feel relieved, happy, and free from worries or burdens.
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3 exercices시험이 끝나서 ___.
숙제를 다 끝내고 나니 ___.
오랜만에 친구를 만나서 즐거운 시간을 보내니 ___.
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The phrase combines '마음' (ma-eum), meaning 'heart, mind, feelings', and '가볍다' (ga-byeop-da), meaning 'to be light'. The etymology of '마음' can be traced back to Old Korean 'ᄆᆞᅀᅩᆷ' (mòzòm), which evolved through Middle Korean '마ᅀᆞᆷ' (ma.zʌm) to the modern form. It is related to verbs indicating thought and emotion. '가볍다' also has a long history, deriving from Middle Korean 'ᄀᆞᄇᆡᆸ다' (kʌ.pʌp.ta), meaning 'to be light in weight'. The metaphorical extension of 'lightness' from physical weight to a state of mind, signifying a lack of burden or worry, is a common linguistic phenomenon across many languages. Thus, '마음이 가볍다' literally paints a picture of a mind unburdened and hence light, reflecting a state of relief or happiness.