빠른
ppareun
The English word "quick" is translated into Korean as 빠른 (ppareun) or 빠르다.
Meaning: moving with speed (adj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 빠른 | ppareun | ||
| 빠르다 | ppareuda | [p͈a̠ɾɯda̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | predicative |
The word describes something moving with speed. For instance, while 빠르다 refers to the speed of movement or a process, it is distinct from 급하다, which describes a person's impatient or rushed temperament.
Which one should you use?
The form 빠른 is the adnominal form used to modify a noun directly, such as 빠른 사람 (a quick person). The form 빠르다 is the dictionary form used as a predicate at the end of a sentence.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the dictionary form 빠르다 in a polite sentence, the '르' irregular conjugation results in 빨라요.
How do you pronounce it?
ppareun
Did you know?
- In Korea, the concept of 'quickness' is culturally linked to 빨리빨리, a phrase meaning 'hurry hurry' that describes a national obsession with speed and efficiency.
- The word 빠르다 was first recorded in the 1447 text Seokbo sangjeol, one of the earliest works written in the Korean alphabet.
- Korean has a specific term for 'quick' when referring to a fast recovery from illness, which differs from the word used for a fast runner.
Examples in context
- 신속한 대응이 필요해요.Quick response is needed.
- 속히 집에 돌아가세요.Please go back home quickly.
- 빨리 와!Come quickly!
- 여기에 빨리 와.Come here quickly.
- 이거 급하게 해줘.Do this quickly for me.
- 속도가 매우 빨라요.The speed is very fast.
- 빠른 답변 감사합니다.ppareun dapbyeon gamsahamnida.Thank you for your quick reply.
- 그는 정말 빠른 사람이에요.geuneun jeongmal ppareun saramieyo.He is a very quick person.
- 발이 빠른 운동선수예요.bari ppareun undongseonsuyeo.He is a quick-footed athlete.
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are discussing a new delivery service.
- 민지 Min-ji이 서비스는 배송이 정말 빠른 것 같아요.i seobiseuneun baesongi jeongmal ppareun geot gatayo.I think this service's delivery is really quick.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요. 주문하고 바로 왔어요.majayo. jumunhago baro wasseoyo.That's true. It arrived right after I ordered.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨도 이용해 보세요.minjun ssido iyonghae boseyo.Minjun, you should try using it too.
- 민준 Min-jun네, 다음에 꼭 써볼게요.ne, daeume kkok sseobolgeyo.Yes, I will definitely try it next time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “quick” translations and entries 빠르다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 빠르다, CC BY-SA 4.0.
