Dictionary — Entry No. 1220
깊어
gipelsseo · adjective
깊어
gipelsseo
[gee-pul-ssuh]
adjectivebeginner
Meaning
Conjugated adjective form meaning ‘deep,’ ‘profound,’ or ‘intense.’ Derived from ‘gipda’ (깊다). Used for physical depth, emotional intensity, and metaphorical profundity. Essential for expressing complex feelings in K-drama dialogue.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-dramas frequently use ‘gipelsseo’ when characters experience overwhelming emotions — heartbreak, realization, or spiritual awakening. aespa’s ‘Spicy’ and similar songs reference ‘gipeun’ emotional layers. K-pop lyrics use depth metaphors to describe love and artistic maturity.
Example Sentences
그의 gipelsseo 시선.
Geuui gipelsseo sisen.
His deep gaze — emotional intensity, often romantic or tragic
gipelsseo 상처.
Gipelsseo sangcheo.
A deep wound — metaphorical pain in K-dramas
gipelsseo 사랑.
Gipelsseo sarang.
Deep love — profound rather than surface-level affection
⚠️ Don’t use gipelsseo when…
Westerners confuse ‘gipelsseo’ (adjective) with ‘gippeun-neun’ (present progressive). ‘Gipelsseo’ is past-tense adjective form. Don’t use ‘gipelsseo-hada’ — it’s not a verb. Physical and emotional depth use the same word.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Itaewon Class — Park Sae-ro’s ‘gipelsseo’ emotional journey from revenge to redemption is reflected in dialogue about his ‘gipeun sang-cheo’ (deep wounds).
- K-Pop: aespa — ‘Savage’ lyrics reference ‘gipeun’ layers of their artistic identity, using depth metaphors for complexity and maturity in their sound.
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