मतलब
To feel cheerful and energetic, often due to good news or excitement.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Korea's fast-paced 'Pali-pali' culture, walking fast is normal. However, '발걸음이 가볍다' distinguishes a 'happy fast' from a 'stressed fast'. Historically, the civil service exam (과거시험) was the biggest life event. The phrase was most famously used for those returning home after passing. Koreans use this phrase often in business emails or news to describe a successful negotiation or a positive market outlook. Directors often use close-up shots of a character's feet skipping or walking rhythmically to indicate they've fallen in love, visually representing this idiom.
Use with '-아/어 보이다'
It's very natural to say '발걸음이 가벼워 보여요' (Your footsteps look light) when observing others.
Don't use for speed
If you are just walking fast to catch a bus, use '빨리 걷다', not '발걸음이 가볍다'.
मतलब
To feel cheerful and energetic, often due to good news or excitement.
Use with '-아/어 보이다'
It's very natural to say '발걸음이 가벼워 보여요' (Your footsteps look light) when observing others.
Don't use for speed
If you are just walking fast to catch a bus, use '빨리 걷다', not '발걸음이 가볍다'.
Pair with '콧노래'
To sound like a native, say '콧노래를 부르며 발걸음 가볍게...' (Humming and with light footsteps...).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
드디어 금요일이에요! 퇴근하는 (______) 가벼워요.
The standard idiom is '발걸음이 가볍다'.
Which situation best fits the phrase '발걸음이 가볍다'?
어떤 상황에서 이 표현을 쓸까요?
The phrase is used when you are happy or relieved.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 민수 씨, 어디 좋은 데 가요? (______) 나: 네, 오늘 첫 데이트가 있거든요!
Since Min-su has a date, he would look happy/light.
Match the idiom to the feeling.
Match '발걸음이 가볍다' with its core emotion.
Lightness of steps comes from feeling unburdened and happy.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Light vs. Heavy Steps
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास드디어 금요일이에요! 퇴근하는 (______) 가벼워요.
The standard idiom is '발걸음이 가볍다'.
어떤 상황에서 이 표현을 쓸까요?
The phrase is used when you are happy or relieved.
가: 민수 씨, 어디 좋은 데 가요? (______) 나: 네, 오늘 첫 데이트가 있거든요!
Since Min-su has a date, he would look happy/light.
Match '발걸음이 가볍다' with its core emotion.
Lightness of steps comes from feeling unburdened and happy.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, you can use it metaphorically for a happy dog or a bird, but it's primarily used for humans.
Yes, if you are discussing a positive outcome or a successful project, it sounds very professional yet warm.
The opposite is '발걸음이 무겁다' (footsteps are heavy), used when you are sad or going somewhere you don't want to go.
No, it refers to the feeling of lightness in your movement caused by your mood.
Not as an idiom for happiness. '다리가 가볍다' usually means your legs don't feel tired after exercise.
Very often! It's a staple in K-pop lyrics to describe the feeling of being in love.
It becomes '발걸음이 가벼웠어요'.
No, it is a standard idiom that has been used for a long time.
Absolutely. '오늘 제 발걸음이 참 가볍네요' is a great way to express your good mood.
While the phrase is native Korean, the concept of 'lightness' is {경|輕} (Gyeong) and 'step' is {보|步} (Bo).
संबंधित मुहावरे
발걸음이 무겁다
contrastTo have heavy footsteps (feeling sad or reluctant).
어깨가 가볍다
similarTo feel relieved of a burden/responsibility.
날아갈 것 같다
builds onTo feel like one could fly.
신바람이 나다
similarTo be excited and elated.
