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Fast vs Urgent / rushed in Korean
Need to describe speed or urgency in Korean? 🔴 빠르다 [ppareuda] - Fast
How these words work together
In Korean, 빠르다 means 'fast' and describes something moving or happening quickly. 급하다 means 'urgent' or 'rushed' and is used when something needs immediate attention or action. Both words relate to speed, but 빠르다 focuses on speed itself, while 급하다 emphasizes urgency or pressure to act quickly.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 빠르다 | ppareuda | Fast |
| 급하다 | geuphada | Urgent / rushed |
Example sentences
그 차는 정말 빨라요.
That car is really fast.
회의가 급해서 서둘러야 해요.
The meeting is urgent, so we have to hurry.
나는 빠르게 걷는 것을 좋아해요.
I like walking fast.
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