Korean

반갑다

반갑다
Meaning: to be glad; to be happy (to see)
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

I was really happy to meet my friend after a long time.
오랜만에 친구를 만나서 반가웠다.
It was nice to meet a friend after a long time.
오랜만에 만난 친구를 반갑게 껴안았다.
I gladly hugged a friend I hadn't seen in a long time.
오래간만에 친구를 만나서 반가웠다.
It was nice to meet my friend after a long time.
오랜 친구를 만나니 정말 반가웠어요.
I was so happy to meet an old friend.

Usage Notes

Expresses happiness and pleasure from meeting someone you've missed or when a desired event occurs.

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