English–Korean

“as you like” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaeumdaero

Example

원하면 마음대로 골라.won ha myeon ma eum dae ro kol la

If you want, choose whatever you like.

Illustration for 마음대로 (as you like)

How to say “as you like” in Korean

“As you like” in Korean is 마음대로 (maeumdaero).

Something is done in the way the person wants, with no outside control deciding what happens.

Full entry for 마음대로: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 마음대로

그는 마음대로 행동했다.keu neun ma eum dae ro haeng dong haet tta

He acted as he pleased.

Tips for using 마음대로

  • The same expression can sound approving or disapproving, so the surrounding situation shows whether the speaker means personal freedom or unacceptable behavior.

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