재미있겠다
jaemiitgetda
In Korean, "that sounds fun" is expressed as 재미있겠다 (jaemiitgetda).
This phrase is used to express that a suggested activity or idea seems like it will be enjoyable.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 재미있다 (to be fun/interesting) and the suffix –겠다, which expresses a conjecture or a feeling about a future or hypothetical situation, meaning "it would be fun".
Which one should you use?
You may encounter 재밌겠다, which is an informal version. For a nuance of sudden realization or reacting to something you just heard in a casual way, you can use 재미있겠네.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
재미있을 것 같아요 is used in formal contexts, whereas 재밌겠다 is used in informal situations. You can also use 재미있겠어요 to be polite when speaking to someone older or in a formal setting.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase polite, add the polite ending –어요 to the stem to get 재미있겠어요.
How do you pronounce it?
jaemiitgetda
Did you know?
- The word 재미 (fun) was historically linked to the concept of 'taste' or 'flavor'. This implies that experiencing something 'fun' is similar to tasting something delicious.
- While 재미있다 means 'fun', it is also the primary way to describe a movie or book as 'interesting' or 'good'. In Korean, there isn't a strict divide between intellectual interest and entertainment value.
- When reacting to a suggestion, a Korean speaker might say 재미있겠다 with a falling intonation to signal sarcasm or doubt, effectively meaning 'Yeah, right' or 'That sounds tedious'.
Examples in context
- 그 영화 정말 재미있겠다.geu yeonghwa jeongmal jaemiitgetda.That movie sounds really fun.
- 여행 가면 재미있겠다!yeohaeng gamyeon jaemiitgetda!It would be fun to go on a trip!
- 새로운 게임 재미있겠다.saeroun geim jaemiitgetda.The new game sounds fun.
Example conversation
Jihoon tells Subin about his plans for a theme park trip.
- 지훈 Ji-hun내일 놀이공원 가기로 했어.naeil norigongwon gagiro haesseo.I decided to go to the amusement park tomorrow.
- 수빈 Su-bin와, 정말 재미있겠다!wa, jeongmal jaemiitgetda!Wow, that sounds really fun!
- 지훈 Ji-hun너도 같이 갈래?neodo gatchi gallae?Do you want to come with me?
- 수빈 Su-bin응, 좋아!eung, joa!Yes, I'd love to!
