Korean word

선호하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationseonhohada

Meaning

  • verbprefer

Example

저는 매운 음식을 선호해요.cheo neun mae un eum si geul seon ho hae yo

I prefer spicy food.

Illustration for 선호하다 (prefer)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A choice leans toward one option because it appeals more than the alternatives.

Common phrases

  • 차보다 커피를 선호하다cha bo da keo pi reul seon ho ha da

    prefer coffee to tea

  • 혼자 일하는 것을 선호하다hon ja il ha neun keo seul seon ho ha da

    prefer working alone

  • 집에서 쉬는 것을 선호하다chi be seo swi neun keo seul seon ho ha da

    prefer resting at home

Similar words

좋아하다choahada: Shows warm or pleasant feelings toward a person, thing, or activity.
더 좋아하다teo choahada: Shows a stronger liking for one option when several are available.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상에 대해 다른 대안보다 마음이 더 기울어 그쪽을 선택하는 동사.eo tteon tae sang e tae hae ta reun tae an bo da ma eu mi teo ki u reo keu jjo geul seon tae ka neun tong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean verb combines elements meaning select and like with the verb-forming element hada, expressing a favored choice.

Usage tips

  • Compared with everyday expressions for liking something, this verb sounds more formal and often appears in surveys, reports, and other careful writing.

Opposites

  • 기피하다kipihadaavoidverb
  • 혐오하다hyeomohadaabhorverb

Related words

  • 선호seonhopreferencenoun
  • 선호도seonhododegree of preferencenoun

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