B1 adjective Neutral

활발하다

/ʰwa̠ɭba̠ɾa̠da̠/

To be active, vigorous, or lively. Used in academic contexts to describe active trade, discussions, or biological activities.

Examples

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1

그 아이는 성격이 매우 활발해요.

That child has a very active personality.

2

최근 온라인 시장에서 거래가 활발하다.

Recently, transactions are active in the online market.

3

이 주제에 대해 학계의 논의가 활발하다.

Discussions in academia are vigorous on this topic.

Word Family

Noun
활발
Adverb
활발히 / 활발하게
Adjective
활발하다
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Memory Tip

Hwal-bal (활발). Think of a 'ball' (bal) bouncing 'actively' (hwal).

Quick Quiz

인터넷의 보급으로 정보 공유가 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 활발해졌다

Examples

1

그 아이는 성격이 매우 활발해요.

everyday

That child has a very active personality.

2

최근 온라인 시장에서 거래가 활발하다.

business

Recently, transactions are active in the online market.

3

이 주제에 대해 학계의 논의가 활발하다.

academic

Discussions in academia are vigorous on this topic.

4

신진대사가 활발하면 건강에 좋다.

formal

Vigorous metabolism is good for health.

5

너 오늘따라 되게 활발하다!

informal

You are so lively today!

Word Family

Noun
활발
Adverb
활발히 / 활발하게
Adjective
활발하다

Common Collocations

교류가 활발하다 exchange is active
활동이 활발하다 activity is vigorous
논의가 활발하다 discussion is lively
움직임이 활발하다 movement is active
성격이 활발하다 to have a lively personality

Common Phrases

활발한 교류

active exchange

활발히 활동하다

to be actively involved

활발한 토론

lively debate

Often Confused With

활발하다 vs 활동적이다

활동적이다 is mainly about people's physical activity, while 활발하다 can describe processes, trade, and abstract discussions.

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Usage Notes

Use this word to describe trends in IELTS graphs (e.g., 'active trade') or social phenomena.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '활기차다' which is more about a cheerful atmosphere.

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Memory Tip

Hwal-bal (활발). Think of a 'ball' (bal) bouncing 'actively' (hwal).

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 活 (live) and 潑 (splash/lively).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 활발하다 활발하게 [Verb]

Quick Quiz

인터넷의 보급으로 정보 공유가 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 활발해졌다

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