다행스럽다

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective '다행스럽다' expresses a feeling of relief or fortune when something turns out well or better than expected. It is often used to convey gratitude or comfort after a potentially negative situation is avoided.

Common Contexts

You will frequently hear '다행스럽다' in everyday conversations when people talk about avoiding accidents, passing exams, or favorable circumstances like good weather.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 다행스럽다 + 고 생각하다: to think it is fortunate
  • 다행스럽게 + verb: adverbial form to express relief or fortune
  • 다행스럽다 + 는 마음: a feeling of relief

Register and Politeness

This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is more common in spoken and written Korean when expressing relief or gratitude.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '다행스럽다' with simply '행복하다' (to be happy). Remember, '다행스럽다' specifically relates to relief or fortune after a potentially negative event, not general happiness.

Example Sentences

큰 사고가 나지 않아서 다행스럽다.

keun sagoga najiji anaseo dahaengseureopda.

It's fortunate that there was no serious accident.

시험에 합격해서 다행스럽게 생각한다.

siheome hapgyeokhaeseo dahaengseureopge saenggakanda.

I feel relieved and fortunate to have passed the exam.

날씨가 좋아서 다행스럽다.

nalssiga joaseo dahaengseureopda.

It's fortunate that the weather is good.