A2 adjective

가치있다

gachiitda

When something is 가치있다 (gachiitda), it means it has value. Think of something you really like, like a toy or a book. If it's important to you or costs a lot of money, then it is 가치있다. It's used to describe things that are valuable, either because they are expensive or because they are very meaningful to someone. So, if you say "This present is 가치있어요 (gachiisseoyo)," it means the present is valuable to you.

When something is 가치있다 (gachiitda), it means it has value. This value can be monetary, like a valuable antique, or intrinsic, like a valuable friendship.

You'll often use it to describe things that are important or worthwhile. For example, studying hard can be described as 가치있는 (gachiinneun) because it leads to good results. Similarly, time spent with family is often considered very 가치있다.

語族

名詞

가치 value, worth
가치관 values, sense of value
유가치 having value

ヒント

Basic Meaning of 가치있다

가치있다 (gachitta) directly translates to 'to be valuable' or 'to have value'. It's an adjective used to describe something that possesses worth.

Using 가치있다 for Objects

You can use 가치있다 to describe physical objects. For example, 이 그림은 정말 가치있어요. (This painting is truly valuable.)

Using 가치있다 for Abstract Concepts

가치있다 isn't just for material things. It's also used for abstract ideas, experiences, or time. For instance, 그 경험은 저에게 아주 가치있었어요. (That experience was very valuable to me.)

Synonyms to Avoid Confusion

While 가치있다 is common, don't confuse it with 비싸다 (bissada), which means 'to be expensive'. Something can be valuable without being expensive, and vice versa.

Negating 가치있다

To say something is 'not valuable,' you can use 가치 없다 (gachi eoptta). For example, 이 물건은 가치 없어요. (This item is worthless.)

Formal vs. Informal Usage

가치있다 is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. The politeness level comes from the ending of the sentence.

Practicing with Daily Items

Look around your room and try to describe items as 가치있다 or 가치 없다. For example, 이 책은 나에게 가치있어요. (This book is valuable to me.)

Combining with Other Adjectives

You can combine 가치있다 with other adjectives to give a more nuanced description. For example, 역사적으로 가치있는 건물 (a historically valuable building).

Listen for it in Media

Pay attention to Korean dramas, movies, or songs. You'll likely hear 가치있다 or 가치 없는 when characters discuss something's importance or lack thereof.

Consider the Context

The 'worth' implied by 가치있다 can be monetary, emotional, or practical. Always consider the context to understand the specific type of value being expressed.

自分をテスト 12 問

listening A1

This is valuable.

正解! おしい! 正解: 이것은 가치 있어요.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening A1

That bag is not valuable.

正解! おしい! 正解: 그 가방은 가치 없어요.
正解! おしい! 正解:
listening A1

Time is valuable.

正解! おしい! 正解: 시간은 가치 있어요.
正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

이 책은 가치 있어요.

Focus: 가치 (ga-chi)

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

그 반지는 가치 없어요.

Focus: 없어요 (eop-seo-yo)

正解! おしい! 正解:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

친구는 가치 있어요.

Focus: 친구 (chin-gu)

正解! おしい! 正解:
sentence order A1

下の単語をタップして文を組み立てよう
正解! おしい! 正解: 이것은 가치있어요.

This sentence means 'This is valuable.' It describes the value of an object.

sentence order A1

下の単語をタップして文を組み立てよう
正解! おしい! 正解: 시간은 매우 가치있어요.

This sentence means 'Time is very valuable.' It emphasizes the importance of time.

sentence order A1

下の単語をタップして文を組み立てよう
正解! おしい! 正解: 그것은 정말 가치있어요.

This sentence means 'That is really valuable.' It expresses a strong opinion about something's worth.

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