깊이있다

When we say something is 깊이있다, we are talking about depth. Imagine a puddle versus an ocean; the ocean has 깊이 (depth). In conversation, this word is a high compliment.

It suggests that a person, a book, or a movie isn't just 'fluff.' It has layers, wisdom, and a soul. If you tell a friend their advice is 깊이있다, you are saying it really made you think.

The word is a compound of 깊이 (depth) and 있다 (to exist/have). It is a native Korean construction.

Historically, depth has always been associated with wisdom in Korean culture. The concept of 깊이 is tied to the idea of a deep well—a source of life and truth. Over time, it evolved from describing physical water to describing the human mind.

You use this in both formal and informal settings. It is very common in literary criticism and philosophical discussions.

Common pairings include 깊이있는 사람 (a profound person) or 깊이있는 대화 (a deep conversation). It is a positive, respectful term that elevates the subject being discussed.

1. 깊이있는 통찰력: Profound insight. 2. 깊이있는 연구: In-depth research. 3. 깊이있는 울림: A deep resonance (emotional). 4. 깊이있는 시선: A profound perspective. 5. 깊이있는 분석: Comprehensive analysis.

As an adjective, it modifies nouns using the form 깊이있는. It does not have a plural form as it is an abstract quality.

Pronunciation: [기피읻따]. The 'ㅍ' sound moves to the next syllable, creating a smooth transition. It rhymes loosely with words ending in '따' like '알았다' or '받았다'.