A1 Expression तटस्थ

좋아요.

joayo.

It's good.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use '좋아요' to express that something is good, acceptable, or that you agree with a suggestion.

  • Means: It is good / I like it / Okay.
  • Used in: Agreeing to plans, expressing satisfaction, or confirming understanding.
  • Don't confuse: It is not a direct translation of 'I like' (which requires objects).
Smile + Thumbs Up = 좋아요

Explanation at your level:

A simple word meaning 'good' or 'okay.' Use it to agree with friends or say you like something.
A versatile adjective used to express approval. It functions as both a descriptor for objects and a conversational response to suggestions.
A high-frequency adjective that serves as a phatic expression. It is essential for managing turn-taking in conversations by signaling agreement or positive reception of information.
This expression functions as a pragmatic marker of agreement. It reflects the Korean tendency toward indirectness and maintaining 'kibun' (mood/face) by providing a polite, non-confrontational response to proposals.
As a lexical item, '좋아요' demonstrates the intersection of morphology and pragmatics. Its usage is governed by social hierarchy, where the choice between '좋아' and '좋습니다' dictates the interpersonal distance between interlocutors.
The term '좋아요' is a prime example of grammaticalization in Korean, where a descriptive adjective has evolved into a discourse marker. It functions as an affirmative feedback loop, essential for the maintenance of social cohesion in East Asian communication styles.

मतलब

Used to express approval or that something is good.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Used to maintain social harmony.

💡

Pronunciation

Don't pronounce the 'h' sound!

मतलब

Used to express approval or that something is good.

💡

Pronunciation

Don't pronounce the 'h' sound!

खुद को परखो

Choose the correct sentence.

How to say 'That is good' politely?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 좋아요

좋아요 is the standard polite form.

🎉 स्कोर: /1

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

1 सवाल

Yes, it is very versatile.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔗

좋아하다

builds on

To like

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

📅

Making Plans

A: 내일 영화 볼까요?

B: 좋아요!

neutral
👍

Giving Feedback

A: 이 옷 어때요?

B: 정말 좋아요!

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Joe' (a guy) who is always happy. 'Joe-ah-yo' (Joe is happy/good).

Visual Association

A bright yellow smiley face giving a thumbs up.

Rhyme

It's not a chore, to say 'Jo-ah-yo' more!

Story

I met a Korean friend. I asked, 'Do you like kimchi?' He smiled and said, '좋아요!' I felt happy because I understood him. Now I use it every day.

Word Web

좋다좋아좋습니다좋네요좋아하다좋은

चैलेंज

Say '좋아요' every time you agree with someone today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Está bien

Korean uses it more frequently for simple affirmation.

French high

C'est bon

French 'C'est bon' can also mean 'I've had enough' (food).

German high

Das ist gut

German is more direct; Korean is more polite.

Japanese high

いいです (Ii desu)

Japanese 'ii desu' can sometimes mean 'no thanks' (polite refusal).

Arabic moderate

جيد (Jayyid)

Arabic uses 'Na'am' for agreement more often.

Easily Confused

좋아요. बनाम 좋아요 vs 좋아해요

One is 'it is good', the other is 'I like it'.

Use 좋아요 for states, 좋아해요 for feelings.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)

Yes, it is very versatile.

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