Significado
Expressing strong envy or admiration for someone's good fortune.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Nunchi' (social sensing) is vital here. You use '부럽네요' to show you are in tune with the group's positive energy. Fans often use this phrase when they see other fans winning 'fan-sign' slots or getting close to their idols. Using '부럽습니다' to a superior who is taking a vacation is a polite way to acknowledge their hard work and reward. The term '부러우면 지는 거다' (If you're envious, you lose) is a popular meme used when someone posts something very enviable.
The 'Reaction' Rule
In Korea, reacting is as important as speaking. Even if you aren't that jealous, saying '정말 부럽네요' shows you are a good listener.
Don't Overuse with Strangers
If you say it too much to someone you don't know, it might seem like you are asking for something.
Significado
Expressing strong envy or admiration for someone's good fortune.
The 'Reaction' Rule
In Korea, reacting is as important as speaking. Even if you aren't that jealous, saying '정말 부럽네요' shows you are a good listener.
Don't Overuse with Strangers
If you say it too much to someone you don't know, it might seem like you are asking for something.
Add a Compliment
Pair it with '잘 어울려요' (It looks good on you) or '축하해요' (Congratulations) for maximum social points.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank to complete the reaction to a friend's new job.
친구: 저 이번에 삼성에 취직했어요! 나: 와, 대박! 정말 _______!
When someone gets a job at a great company, '부럽네요' is the most natural positive reaction.
Which sentence is the most natural way to express envy to a colleague?
Choose the best response.
'부럽네요' is polite and natural for a colleague. '질투해요' is too strong/negative, and '부러워요네요' is grammatically incorrect.
Match the situation with the best variation of the phrase.
1. To a close friend. 2. To a CEO. 3. When you are extremely jealous.
Informal for friends, formal for CEOs, and hyperbolic for extreme feelings.
Complete the dialogue using the correct grammar.
A: 이번 주말에 제주도에 가요. B: 제주도요? 정말 (부럽다)_______!
Depending on the formality, all three can be correct, but '부럽네요' is the most common 'reaction' form.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exercicios친구: 저 이번에 삼성에 취직했어요! 나: 와, 대박! 정말 _______!
When someone gets a job at a great company, '부럽네요' is the most natural positive reaction.
Choose the best response.
'부럽네요' is polite and natural for a colleague. '질투해요' is too strong/negative, and '부러워요네요' is grammatically incorrect.
1. To a close friend. 2. To a CEO. 3. When you are extremely jealous.
Informal for friends, formal for CEOs, and hyperbolic for extreme feelings.
A: 이번 주말에 제주도에 가요. B: 제주도요? 정말 (부럽다)_______!
Depending on the formality, all three can be correct, but '부럽네요' is the most common 'reaction' form.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is actually very polite and considered a compliment in most social situations.
Yes, but use the more formal '정말 부럽습니다' if you want to be extra respectful.
'정말' is slightly more formal/standard, while '진짜' is more casual. Both work perfectly here.
'-네요' attaches to the verb stem. The stem of '부럽다' is '부럽'.
No, for that you should use '질투나요'.
Yes, '부럽' or '부럽다' (used as a exclamation) is common in texting.
You can say '감사합니다' (Thank you) or '아니에요, 별거 아니에요' (No, it's nothing special) to be humble.
Only if your tone is very flat. If you say it with a smile, it's always positive.
It shows you are reacting to something you just saw or heard.
Yes! '한국어 잘하셔서 정말 부럽네요' is a very common compliment.
Frases relacionadas
좋겠네요
similarThat must be nice.
축하해요
builds onCongratulations.
배 아프다
contrastTo be jealous (literally: stomach hurts).
부러워 죽겠다
specialized formTo be dying of envy.
대박이다
similarThat's awesome.
