Korean · Adjectives
고프다
gopeuda
Hungry
Beginneradjective
Definition
Wanting or needing food, used as baega gopeuda.
Example
배가 고파요. 밥 먹으러 가요.
I am hungry. Let's go eat.
Etymology
'고프다' (gopeuda) comes from the Middle Korean word meaning 'to desire.' It conveys a strong sense of the need for food, with roots that relate to hunger or wanting.
How & Where It’s Used
'고프다' is used predominantly in informal spoken contexts, especially among friends and family. It may be less common in formal writing but is still understood.