This is the 17325th most frequent Korean word.
선물이었다
"It was a gift."
The word '선물이었다' is used to describe a past event where something was a gift or present, emphasizing its sentimental or special nature.
이 그림은 나에게 특별한 선물이었다.
This painting was a special gift to me.
Here, '선물이었다' metaphorically conveys that the action had great positive significance or benefit to the team, akin to receiving a cherished present.
그 행보는 팀에게 중요한 선물이었다.
That move was an important gift to the team.
In this instance, '선물이었다' is used to directly express that the object mentioned (the cape) was a gift, enhancing a direct association with the event of gifting.