Korean word

멋있다

Pronunciation

Romanizationmeosittta

Meaning

  • adjectivecool

Example

와, 그 사람은 멋있어.wa keu sa ra meun meo si sseo

Wow, that person is cool.

Illustration for 멋있다 (cool)

More examples

사진 속 그는 정말 멋있어.sa jin sok keu neun cheong mal meo si sseo

The person in the photo is really cool.

Core concept

A person or thing stands out because its style, appearance, or behavior feels appealing and polished.

Common phrases

  • 정말 멋있어cheong mal meo si sseo

    really cool

  • 정장 차림이 멋있다cheong jang cha ri mi meo sit tta

    look smart in a suit

  • 스타일이 멋있다seu ta i ri meo sit tta

    have a cool style

Similar words

멋지다meotjjida: A person, place, or thing looks stylish and creates an especially good impression.
잘생기다chalsaenggida: A person's face and looks are pleasing and attractive.
예쁘다yeppeuda: A person or thing has a pretty appearance that looks lovely to others.
세련되다seryeondoeda: A design, room, or way of acting has an elegant, balanced style.

Definition in Korean

눈에 잘 띄는 외모나 행동이 세련되거나 호감이 있어 보이는 상태를 이르는 말.nu ne chal tti neun oe mo na haeng dong i se ryeon doe geo na ho ga mi i sseo po i neun sang tae reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

It combines the native Korean noun for style or charm with a form of the verb meaning to exist, giving the idea that someone or something has appealing style.

Usage tips

  • English cool can describe temperature, but this word is a compliment for a person, outfit, action, or overall style.

Other meanings

  • wonderfuladjective
  • attractiveadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 멋meotstylenoun
  • 멋스럽다meotsseureopttastylishadjective
  • 멋쟁이meotjjaengistylish personnoun

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