Korean word

귀엽다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwiyeoptta

Meaning

  • adjectivecute

Example

그 아기는 정말 귀엽다.keu a gi neun cheong mal kwi yeop tta

That baby is really cute.

Illustration for 귀엽다 (cute)

More examples

저 강아지는 너무 귀엽다.cheo kang a ji neun neo mu kwi yeop tta

That puppy is very cute.

Core concept

Something about a person or thing that makes people smile with affection.

Common phrases

  • 너무 귀엽다neo mu kwi yeop tta

    very cute

  • 귀여운 표정kwi yeo un pyo jeong

    cute expression

Similar words

예쁘다yeppeuda: Having an attractive, pleasing appearance that people admire.
사랑스럽다sarangseureoptta: Having a warm charm that naturally makes people feel affection.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 사람의 특정한 모습·행동이 애정을 불러일으켜 '귀엽다'라는 감정을 일으키는 상태를 나타내는 형용사.sa mu ri na sa ra mui teuk jjeong han mo seup haeng dong i ae jeong eul pul leo i reu kyeo kwi yeop tta ra neun kam jeong eul i reu ki neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The older history of this Korean word is uncertain, so its meaning is best learned as one whole word.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can use the same idea for a baby, a pet, or a small mistake, while the tone may become light teasing when the person is someone familiar.

Opposites

  • 추하다chuhadauglyadjective

Related words

  • 귀여움kwiyeoumcutenessnoun
  • 귀여워지다kwiyeowojidabecome cuteverb

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