How to say “kind” in Korean
The most common Korean word for “kind” is 가지 (gaji). There are 3 more words with a similar meaning — compare them below. 「kind」는 한국어로 가지.
branch; sprig; bough; twig
TOPIK 1 · bound noun
나무 위에 앉은 새가 가지를 흔들어요.A bird sitting on the tree shakes the branch.
to be kind; to be friendly
TOPIK 1 · adjective
길을 알려주는 동네 주민분이 아주 친절해요.The neighborhood resident giving directions is very kind.
kind; type
TOPIK 2 · noun
가게에 여러 종류의 과일이 있어요.There are various kinds of fruits in the shop.
good-natured; kind; nice
TOPIK 2 · adjective
마음이 아주 착해요.His heart is very kind.
Words and levels: TOPIK I essentials (National Institute of Korean Language standard curriculum, KOGL Type 1) · examples: Cheesepotato
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