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붐비다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '붐비다' means 'to be crowded' or 'to be congested.' It is commonly used to describe places like streets, public transportation, or venues that are full of people.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '붐비다' when talking about rush hours, popular tourist spots, or busy restaurants. It conveys a sense of crowdedness that can be uncomfortable or inconvenient.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '붐비다 + 장소' (e.g., 지하철이 붐비다): to say a place is crowded.
  • '시간에 붐비다' (e.g., 점심시간에 붐비다): to be crowded at a certain time.
  • '붐비니까' (because it is crowded): used to give a reason, often followed by advice.

Register and Politeness

'붐비다' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When speaking politely, it often appears with polite endings like '-요' or '-니다.'

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '붐비다' with '복잡하다,' which also means 'crowded' or 'complicated.' '붐비다' focuses more on the presence of many people causing congestion, while '복잡하다' can refer to complexity or confusion as well as crowding. Use '붐비다' specifically for crowded places.

Example Sentences

지하철이 출퇴근 시간에 항상 붐벼서 타기 힘들어요.

Jihacheori chultoegeun sigane hangsang bumbyeoseo tagi himdeureoyo.

The subway is always crowded during rush hour, so it's hard to get on.

명동 거리는 주말마다 관광객들로 붐빕니다.

Myeongdong georineun jumalmada gwangwanggaegdeullo bumbimnida.

Myeongdong street is crowded with tourists every weekend.

이 식당은 점심시간에 붐비니까 예약하는 게 좋아요.

I sikdangeun jeomsigsigane bumbinikka yeyakhaneun ge joayo.

This restaurant gets crowded at lunchtime, so it's better to make a reservation.