Korean Conversation · Level 25
15 words
Korean word
예쁘다
Pronunciation
Romanizationyeppeuda
Meaning
- adjectivepretty
Example
그 꽃이 예뻐요.keu kko chi ye ppeo yo
That flower is pretty.
More examples
화장을 하니 더 예쁘다.hwa jang eul ha ni teo ye ppeu da
With makeup on, she looks even prettier.
Core concept
An appealing look creates a positive feeling toward the person or thing.
Common phrases
화장이 예쁘다hwa jang i ye ppeu da
pretty makeup
눈이 예쁘다nu ni ye ppeu da
pretty eyes
표정이 예쁘다pyo jeong i ye ppeu da
pretty expression
Similar words
귀엽다kwiyeoptta: A person, animal, or thing has a sweet look or manner that brings a smile.
멋있다meosittta: A person, outfit, or action looks cool because the style stands out in a good way.
아름답다areumdaptta: A view, object, or person looks beautiful when the shapes and colors fit together well.
사랑스럽다sarangseureoptta: A face, action, or way of speaking creates a feeling of love and care.
Definition in Korean
눈에 보기 좋고 호감이 가는 상태를 나타내는 형용사로, 사람이나 물건을 칭찬할 때 자주 쓰인다.nu ne po gi cho ko ho ga mi ka neun sang tae reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa ro sa ra mi na mul geo neul ching chan hal ttae cha ju sseu in da
Word origin
This is an old native Korean adjective rather than a recent English loan, with a long-standing sense centered on pleasing appearance.
Usage tips
- The dictionary form is not usually the form heard in a polite sentence, so recognizing its changed spoken form helps learners understand everyday compliments.
Other meanings
- cuteadjective
Opposites
- 추하다chuhadauglyadjective
Related words
- 예뻐지다yeppeojidabecome prettyverb
- 예쁨yeppeumprettinessnoun