Significado
Used to describe something or someone as adorable or charming.
Contexto cultural
The 'Gwiyomi Song' (귀요미 송) became a massive trend where people performed specific hand gestures to match the lyrics about being cute. It solidified the word 'Gwiyomi' in the modern lexicon. Fans often use the term 'Gap-mo-e' (a Japanese loanword concept) to describe idols who are 'cool' on stage but '귀여워요' off stage. This duality is a major selling point. While you shouldn't call your boss cute, a boss might call a younger employee's mistake '귀엽다' if it was harmless, as a way to show they aren't actually angry. Koreans use 'ㅋㅋㅋ' (laughing) along with '귀여워요' to show they find something charmingly funny. The use of 'cute' stickers on KakaoTalk is a standard part of adult communication.
The 'Aww' Factor
If you would say 'Aww' in English, 귀여워요 is almost always the right choice in Korean.
Age Matters
Be careful calling someone older than you 'cute.' It can be taken as a sign that you don't respect their seniority.
Significado
Used to describe something or someone as adorable or charming.
The 'Aww' Factor
If you would say 'Aww' in English, 귀여워요 is almost always the right choice in Korean.
Age Matters
Be careful calling someone older than you 'cute.' It can be taken as a sign that you don't respect their seniority.
Intensifiers
Add '너무' (neomu) or '진짜' (jinjja) before 귀여워요 to sound more natural and enthusiastic.
Aegyo Context
When someone does 'Aegyo,' the expected social response is to say '귀여워요' even if you find it slightly cringey!
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 귀엽다.
강아지가 정말 ( ).
The 'ㅂ' irregular changes to '우' + '어요' to make '귀여워요'.
In which situation should you NOT say '귀여워요'?
Choose the inappropriate situation:
Calling a superior 'cute' is often considered rude or patronizing in Korean culture.
Choose the most natural response.
A: 제 조카 사진이에요. 어때요? B: 와! ( )
Reacting to a photo of a nephew (조카) with '너무 귀여워요!' is the most natural and polite response.
Which of these is the informal (반말) version used with close friends?
Choose the informal form:
Dropping the '요' makes the expression informal.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Cute vs. Pretty
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios강아지가 정말 ( ).
The 'ㅂ' irregular changes to '우' + '어요' to make '귀여워요'.
Choose the inappropriate situation:
Calling a superior 'cute' is often considered rude or patronizing in Korean culture.
A: 제 조카 사진이에요. 어때요? B: 와! ( )
Reacting to a photo of a nephew (조카) with '너무 귀여워요!' is the most natural and polite response.
Choose the informal form:
Dropping the '요' makes the expression informal.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it implies he is 'charming' or 'boyish.' If you want to say he is 'handsome' or 'manly,' use '잘생겼어요' or '멋있어요.'
Yes, it is a very common and polite way to start a friendly interaction with a parent in Korea.
귀여워 is informal (used with friends), while 귀여워요 is polite (used with acquaintances or in general).
It's a visual pun. The character '귀' looks like '커' if you look at it quickly. It's just a playful way to type.
Only if the house is small and charming, like a cottage. For a big, nice house, use '좋아요' or '멋져요.'
Not in daily conversation. It's mostly for formal broadcasts, presentations, or military speech.
It's very casual slang for 'f***ing cute.' Use it only with your best friends!
Generally, no. It's better to compliment their teaching or their 'style' (멋있으세요).
You say '안 귀여워요' (an gwiyeowoyo).
The word itself is native Korean, but the concept is often linked to {可愛|가애}.
Frases relacionadas
예뻐요
similarIt is pretty.
사랑스러워요
builds onIt is lovely.
멋있어요
contrastIt is cool/stylish.
앙증맞아요
specialized formIt is daintily cute.
귀요미
similarA cutie.
