A1 Expression رسمی

귀여워요

gwiyeowoyo

It's cute

معنی

Used to describe something or someone as adorable or charming.

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زمینه فرهنگی

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.

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The 'Aww' Factor

If you would say 'Aww' in English, 귀여워요 is almost always the right choice in Korean.

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Age Matters

Be careful calling someone older than you 'cute.' It can be taken as a sign that you don't respect their seniority.

معنی

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.

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Intensifiers

Add '너무' (neomu) or '진짜' (jinjja) before 귀여워요 to sound more natural and enthusiastic.

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Aegyo Context

When someone does 'Aegyo,' the expected social response is to say '귀여워요' even if you find it slightly cringey!

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 귀엽다.

강아지가 정말 ( ).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 귀여워요

The 'ㅂ' irregular changes to '우' + '어요' to make '귀여워요'.

In which situation should you NOT say '귀여워요'?

Choose the inappropriate situation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Meeting your CEO for the first time

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! ( )

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 너무 귀여워요!

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:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 귀여워

Dropping the '요' makes the expression informal.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Cute vs. Pretty

귀여워요 (Cute)
Puppies 강아지
Aegyo 애교
예뻐요 (Pretty)
Flowers
Sunsets 노을

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 귀엽다. جای خالی A1

강아지가 정말 ( ).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 귀여워요

The 'ㅂ' irregular changes to '우' + '어요' to make '귀여워요'.

In which situation should you NOT say '귀여워요'? situation_matching A2

Choose the inappropriate situation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Meeting your CEO for the first time

Calling a superior 'cute' is often considered rude or patronizing in Korean culture.

Choose the most natural response. dialogue_completion A1

A: 제 조카 사진이에요. 어때요? B: 와! ( )

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 너무 귀여워요!

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 A1

Choose the informal form:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 귀여워

Dropping the '요' makes the expression informal.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, 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}.

عبارات مرتبط

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예뻐요

similar

It is pretty.

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사랑스러워요

builds on

It is lovely.

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멋있어요

contrast

It is cool/stylish.

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앙증맞아요

specialized form

It is daintily cute.

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귀요미

similar

A cutie.

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