뜻
Indicates that something is captivating or engaging.
문화적 배경
Using '흥미롭네요' shows you are an 'intellectual' listener. It is highly valued in academic and professional circles as it shows respect for the speaker's ideas. In Korean business, direct disagreement is often avoided. '흥미롭네요' can be a polite way to say 'I hear you' without saying 'I agree.' On Korean YouTube or blogs, you'll see '흥미로운 사실' (Interesting facts) as a common title for educational content. Using this phrase on a date can make you seem more thoughtful and serious compared to just using '재밌어요'.
The 'Nod and React'
When listening to a long explanation, nodding and saying '흥미롭네요' every few minutes makes you look like a great conversationalist.
Don't Overuse
If you say it after every single sentence, you might sound sarcastic or like you're not actually listening.
뜻
Indicates that something is captivating or engaging.
The 'Nod and React'
When listening to a long explanation, nodding and saying '흥미롭네요' every few minutes makes you look like a great conversationalist.
Don't Overuse
If you say it after every single sentence, you might sound sarcastic or like you're not actually listening.
The Polite 'No'
If someone asks what you think of a bad idea, '흥미롭네요' is a safe way to avoid saying 'I hate it.'
셀프 테스트
Choose the most appropriate response to a professor explaining a new theory.
교수님: '이 이론은 100년 만에 처음으로 증명되었습니다.'
'흥미롭네요' is the perfect intellectual reaction to a new theory.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 흥미롭다.
어제 읽은 잡지 기사가 정말 ( ).
The 'ㅂ' irregular changes to '우' + '어요' = '워요'.
Match the situation with the best phrase.
A friend tells you a funny joke.
Jokes require '웃겨요' (funny), not '흥미롭네요'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
가: '한국에서는 생일에 미역국을 먹어요.' 나: '미역국요? ( )'
Reacting to a cultural fact with interest is natural.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제교수님: '이 이론은 100년 만에 처음으로 증명되었습니다.'
'흥미롭네요' is the perfect intellectual reaction to a new theory.
어제 읽은 잡지 기사가 정말 ( ).
The 'ㅂ' irregular changes to '우' + '어요' = '워요'.
A friend tells you a funny joke.
Jokes require '웃겨요' (funny), not '흥미롭네요'.
가: '한국에서는 생일에 미역국을 먹어요.' 나: '미역국요? ( )'
Reacting to a cultural fact with interest is natural.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not exactly. '재미있네요' is broader and can mean 'fun.' '흥미롭네요' is specifically for intellectual interest.
Yes, but use the informal '흥미롭네' or '흥미로워' to avoid sounding too stiff.
It becomes '흥미로웠어요.' Remember the 'ㅂ' irregular rule!
Usually no, but like 'interesting' in English, it can be used sarcastically depending on your tone.
It is {興味|흥미}. {興|흥} means 'rise' and {味|미} means 'taste.'
Yes, '그 사람은 참 흥미로운 사람이에요' means 'He is an interesting person.'
Yes, it's very common in business to describe proposals or market trends.
궁금하다 means 'I am curious/I want to know,' while 흥미롭다 means 'It is interesting.'
Yes, it's polite. But '흥미롭습니다' is even safer in very formal settings.
Not directly, but '대박' or '쩐다' are used for things that are shockingly interesting.
관련 표현
재미있다
similarTo be fun or interesting
인상적이다
similarTo be impressive
호기심이 생기다
builds onTo become curious
지루하다
contrastTo be boring
신선하다
similarTo be fresh/novel
