English–Korean
“prefer” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationseonhohada
Example
저는 매운 음식을 선호해요.cheo neun mae un eum si geul seon ho hae yo
I prefer spicy food.
How to say “prefer” in Korean
“Prefer” in Korean is 선호하다 (seonhohada).
A choice leans toward one option because it appeals more than the alternatives.
Example sentences with 선호하다
보통 저는 차보다 커피를 선호해요.po tong cheo neun cha bo da keo pi reul seon ho hae yo
Usually, I prefer coffee to tea.
Tips for using 선호하다
- Compared with everyday expressions for liking something, this verb sounds more formal and often appears in surveys, reports, and other careful writing.