부유하다
Having a great deal of money, assets, or resources; wealthy.
Examples
3 of 5부유한 국가들은 가난한 나라를 도와야 합니다.
Wealthy nations should help poor countries.
그는 부유한 가정에서 태어났습니다.
He was born into a wealthy family.
나도 나중에는 부유하게 살고 싶어.
I want to live wealthily later too.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Bu (Wealth) + Yu (Abundance) = Abundant wealth.
Quick Quiz
생활 수준이 높아지면서 ( ) 계층이 늘어나고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부유한
Examples
부유한 국가들은 가난한 나라를 도와야 합니다.
academicWealthy nations should help poor countries.
그는 부유한 가정에서 태어났습니다.
formalHe was born into a wealthy family.
나도 나중에는 부유하게 살고 싶어.
informalI want to live wealthily later too.
부유한 고객들을 위한 맞춤 서비스를 제공합니다.
businessWe provide tailored services for wealthy clients.
그 마을 사람들은 대체로 부유한 편입니다.
everydayThe people in that village are generally wealthy.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
부유하게 살다
to live wealthily
부유한 도시
wealthy city
부유한 사람들
wealthy people
Often Confused With
부자 is a noun (a rich person); 부유하다 is the adjective (to be wealthy).
Usage Notes
More formal and descriptive than '돈이 많다' (to have lots of money).
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with the homonym '부유하다' which means 'to float'. Context usually makes it clear.
Memory Tip
Bu (Wealth) + Yu (Abundance) = Abundant wealth.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean: 富 (wealth) + 裕 (abundance).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
생활 수준이 높아지면서 ( ) 계층이 늘어나고 있습니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부유한
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