Korean · Adjectives
비싸다
bissada
Expensive
Beginneradjective
Definition
Costing a lot of money.
Example
이 식당은 좀 비싸요.
This restaurant is a bit expensive.
Etymology
'비싸다' (bissada) stems from the combination of the root '비' (bi) meaning 'cost' and an adjective form indicating a high price. Its linguistic roots reflect economic discussions embedded in Korean culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'비싸다' is often used in both spoken and written Korean, particularly in informal contexts discussing costs, value, and purchases. It is used uniformly across all regions.