다행히도
dahaenghido
The English phrase 'thankfully' is translated into Korean as 다행히도 (dahaenghido).
다행히도 is used to express relief regarding a situation that could have been worse. It is typically placed at the beginning of a sentence or a clause.
Meaning: fortunately (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 다행 (good fortune/luck) and the adverbial suffix -히 combined with the particle -도 (also/even/even so).
Which one should you use?
The form 다행히 can be used interchangeably with 다행히도 to mean 'fortunately'. However, 다행히도 adds a slight nuance of emphasis on the relief felt.
How do you pronounce it?
dahaenghido
Did you know?
- If a situation is exceptionally lucky, Koreans use the phrase 천만다행, which literally includes the word for 'ten million' to emphasize the scale of relief.
- The root 다행 is composed of Hanja characters meaning 'all' and 'luck', implying that a 'complete' or 'total' stroke of luck averted a disaster.
- To express 'thankfully' in the sense of being grateful to someone, Koreans must switch to the word 감사하게도.
Examples in context
- 친구야, 정말 고마워. 너가 도와줘서 정말 고마워.Thank you so much, buddy. I'm really thankful for your help.
- 다행히도 비가 오지 않았어요.dahyang-hido bi-ga oji anasseoyo.Thankfully, it didn't rain.
- 다행히도 시험을 잘 봤어요.dahyang-hido si-heom-eul jal bwasseoyo.Fortunately, I did well on the exam.
- 다행히도 물건을 찾았어요.dahyang-hido mul-geon-eul chajasseoyo.Thankfully, I found the item.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are talking about a missing key.
- 민준 Min-jun열쇠를 잃어버린 줄 알았어요.yeolsoe-reul ireobeorin jul arasseyo.I thought I lost the key.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지금은 찾았나요, 민준 씨?jigeumeun chajannayo, Minjun ssi?Did you find it now, Minjun?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 다행히도 가방 안에 있었어요.ne, dahaeng-hido gabang ane isseosseoyo.Yes, thankfully, it was inside the bag.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 다행이네요!jeongmal dahaeng-ineyo!That's a real relief!
