Korean word

매력적이다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmaeryeokjjeogida

Meaning

  • adjectiveattractive

Example

이 카페는 매력적이다.i ka pe neun mae ryeok jjeo gi da

This cafe is attractive.

Illustration for 매력적이다 (attractive)

More examples

가게의 조명이 좋아서 분위기가 매력적이다.ka ge ui cho myeong i cho a seo pu nwi gi ga mae ryeok jjeo gi da

Because the shop's lighting is good, its atmosphere is appealing.

Core concept

Something draws attention and creates a feeling of liking or personal appeal.

Common phrases

  • 분위기가 매력적이다pu nwi gi ga mae ryeok jjeo gi da

    appealing atmosphere

  • 디자인이 매력적이다ti ja i ni mae ryeok jjeo gi da

    appealing design

Similar words

멋있다meosittta: Showing a stylish appearance or manner that makes a strong impression.
예쁘다yeppeuda: Looking beautiful or cute in a pleasing way.
사랑스럽다sarangseureoptta: Inspiring affection through a sweet and endearing quality.
매력 있다maeryeok ittta: Offering a distinct feature that makes something especially appealing.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상이 관심을 끌어 사람에게 호감이나 끌림을 일으키는 성질이다.eo tteon tae sang i kwan si meul kkeu reo sa ra me ge ho ga mi na kkeul li meul i reu ki neun seong ji ri da

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean noun for charm with a suffix meaning having a quality and a copular ending meaning to be.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the narrower physical sense that attractive can suggest in English, this adjective commonly describes a place, atmosphere, voice, style, or idea.

Opposites

  • 밋밋하다minmitadaplainadjective

Related words

  • 매력maeryeokcharmnoun
  • 매력적으로maeryeokjjeogeuroappealinglyadverb

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