Meaning and Usage
The adverb '가득' means 'full' or 'filled to capacity.' It is used to describe something that is completely filled or covered, often with a positive or neutral nuance. It can describe physical fullness, like a container filled with liquid or objects, or abstract fullness, such as emotions or expressions.
Common Collocations
- 가득 차다: to be full or filled
- 가득 들어 있다: to be filled with something inside
- 기쁨/행복/사랑이 가득하다: to be full of joy/happiness/love
These collocations are frequently used in everyday conversation and writing to express completeness or abundance.
Register and Politeness
'가득' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without changing form.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '가득' with '가득히,' but '가득히' is less common and more formal. Also, '가득' is an adverb and should not be used as an adjective directly modifying nouns without a verb.
Summary
Use '가득' to emphasize that something is completely full or abundantly present, whether it is tangible items or intangible feelings.