Korean word

좋습니다

Pronunciation

Romanizationchosseumnida

Meaning

  • adjectivegood

Example

이 영화는 좋습니다.i yeong hwa neun cho sseum ni da

This movie is good.

Illustration for 좋습니다 (good)

More examples

오늘 건강이 좋습니다.o neul keon gang i cho sseum ni da

My health is good today.

Core concept

A polite positive response that evaluates a proposal or situation as good.

Common phrases

  • 기분이 좋습니다ki bu ni cho sseum ni da

    feel good

  • 건강이 좋습니다keon gang i cho sseum ni da

    be healthy

  • 맛이 좋습니다ma si cho sseum ni da

    taste good

Similar words

좋아요choayo: Casual, gentle wording that expresses a positive view of something.
좋다chota: The basic adjective for a favorable quality or satisfying state.
괜찮습니다kwaenchansseumnida: Respectful wording that assures someone that there is no problem.

Definition in Korean

상대의 제안이나 상태를 정중하게 긍정하거나 평가할 때 쓰는 표현이다.sang dae ui che a ni na sang tae reul cheong jung ha ge keung jeong ha geo na pyeong ga hal ttae sseu neun pyo hyeo ni da

Word origin

This form comes from the Korean adjective meaning good plus a formal sentence ending used in respectful statements.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this form can sound more formal than the softer casual alternative, making it useful for workplaces and public situations.

Other meanings

  • likeadjective

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