Korean word

반하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpanhada

Meaning

  • verbfall in love with

Example

처음 봤을 때 반했어요.cheo eum pwa sseul ttae pan hae sseo yo

When I first saw it, I fell in love with it.

Illustration for 반하다 (fall in love with)

More examples

그의 성격에 반했어요.keu ui seong gyeo ge pan hae sseo yo

I was charmed by his personality.

Core concept

Being strongly drawn to a person or thing by its charm.

Common phrases

  • 첫눈에 반하다cheon nu ne pan ha da

    fall in love at first sight

  • 그에게 반하다keu e ge pan ha da

    be smitten with him

  • 성격에 반하다seong gyeo ge pan ha da

    be charmed by someone's personality

Similar words

끌리다kkeullida: Feeling a natural pull toward a person, idea, or thing that sparks interest or affection.
좋아하다choahada: Having a warm, positive feeling toward a person, thing, activity, or choice.
사랑하다saranghada: Feeling deep affection and care for someone, with a wish for that person's well-being.
매료되다maeryodoeda: Being so strongly attracted by charm that attention becomes fully absorbed.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 사물의 매력에 강하게 끌려 마음을 빼앗기다.sa ra mi na sa mu rui mae ryeo ge kang ha ge kkeul lyeo ma eu meul ppae at kki da

Word origin

The origin of this verb is uncertain, so it is best learned as the word for becoming deeply captivated.

Usage tips

  • This verb can describe strong admiration for food, clothes, views, and other appealing things, not only romantic feelings.

Opposites

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