배부르다(bae-bu-reu-da, baebureuda)
‘배부르다’ is an adjective meaning to be full after eating enough food.
Nuances
- Implies not just fullness but also satisfaction or satiety.
- Can be used metaphorically beyond just food (e.g., 마음이 배부르다).
- Basic and intuitive antonym of ‘배고프다’ (hungry).
When to use
daily conversation, after meals, expressing physical state
In context
‘배부르다’ is an adjective describing the subject’s state, often used as ‘배가 부르다.’ It naturally appears in affirmative, interrogative, and negative sentences and fits both formal and informal contexts.