Korean word

잘생기다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchalsaenggida

Meaning

  • adjectivehandsome

Example

그는 잘생겼어요.keu neun chal saeng gyeo sseo yo

He is handsome.

Illustration for 잘생기다 (handsome)

More examples

사진에서 정말 잘생겨 보여.sa ji ne seo cheong mal chal saeng gyeo po yeo

He looks really handsome in the photo.

Core concept

A person's face or overall appearance looks pleasing and attractive.

Common phrases

  • 잘생긴 사람chal saeng gin sa ram

    handsome person

  • 잘생긴 남자chal saeng gin nam ja

    handsome man

Similar words

멋있다meosittta: Having an appealing style, attitude, or overall presence that stands out.
매력적이다maeryeokjjeogida: Making people feel drawn in through an appealing appearance, personality, place, or idea.
예쁘다yeppeuda: Having a beautiful or cute appearance that gives a gentle, pleasant impression.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람의 얼굴이나 모습이 보기 좋고 매력적이라고 느껴지는 형용사.eo tteon sa ra mui eol gu ri na mo seu bi po gi cho ko mae ryeok jjeo gi ra go neu kkyeo ji neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The word combines 잘 (jal, "well") with 생기다 (saenggida, "to come into being"), giving the idea of being formed in a pleasing way.

Usage tips

  • This word usually describes someone's face or looks, rather than merely stylish clothes or an energetic mood.

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