높다

This is the 12065th most frequent Korean word.


높다

"높다" means "to be high."


높다 describes the physical elevation of the mountain.

산은 정말 높다.

The mountain is really high.


높다 is used to signify high quality or standard in a metaphorical sense.

그 사람은 존경받을만큼 품위가 높다.

That person has notably high dignity.


높다 indicates a large numerical value or rate.

우리나라의 경제 성장률이 작년에 높았다.

Our country's economic growth rate was high last year.