Korean word

최고

Pronunciation

Romanizationchoego

Meaning

  • nounbest

Example

오늘 기분이 최고야.o neul ki bu ni choe go ya

I feel my best today.

Illustration for 최고 (best)

More examples

이 음식은 최고의 맛이야.i eum si geun choe go ui ma si ya

This food has the best flavor.

Core concept

A top-level feeling or experience that seems as good as it can be.

Common phrases

  • 최고의 맛choe go ui mat

    best taste

  • 최고 기록choe go ki rok

    record high

  • 최고의 친구choe go ui chin gu

    best friend

Similar words

대박taebak: A surprisingly wonderful event or success sparks an excited reaction.
짱jjang: A person or thing is praised as excellent in a casual, friendly setting.

Definition in Korean

가치가 뛰어나거나 기분·경험이 아주 좋을 때 쓰는 명사.ka chi ga ttwi eo na geo na ki bun kyeong heo mi a ju cho eul ttae sseu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean parts meaning most and high, creating the image of reaching the top.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, this word can make a simple statement about a mood or experience sound warmly enthusiastic.

Opposites

Related words

  • 최고점choegojeomhighest scorenoun
  • 최고조choegojopeaknoun

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