English–Korean

“likes and dislikes” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhobulho

Example

사람마다 호불호가 달라요.sa ram ma da ho bul ho ga tal la yo

People have different likes and dislikes.

Illustration for 호불호 (likes and dislikes)

How to say “likes and dislikes” in Korean

“Likes and dislikes” in Korean is 호불호 (hobulho).

A clear split between what people like and what they do not like, with opinions often divided.

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

Example sentences with 호불호

그 음식은 호불호가 갈려요.keu eum si geun ho bul ho ga kal lyeo yo

That dish divides opinion.

Tips for using 호불호

  • English speakers may hear it as a simple personal choice, but Korean often uses it when people have noticeably different reactions to the same thing.

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