브라보
beurabo
The English phrase "bravo" can be expressed in Korean as 브라보 (beurabo).
You can use 멋있다 to express that something or someone is "cool" or "awesome," particularly when praising impressive skills, performances or appearance. For a more formal way to say something is "amazing" or "remarkable," use 대단합니다.
Meaning: interjection (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
beurabo
Did you know?
- While 브라보 is understood, it is actually a loanword from Italian. Using it in Korea often feels like an intentional, theatrical flourish rather than a natural expression of praise.
- In casual settings among friends, saying 브라보 can sound ironic or mock-theatrical, as if the speaker is acting in a Western musical.
- In Korean variety shows, 브라보 is frequently treated as a comedic device, often accompanied by exaggerated on-screen text or sound effects.
Examples in context
- 오늘의 연주는 대단합니다.Today's performance is amazing.
- 공연 너무 멋있어요, 짱이에요!Your performance is so cool, you're the best!
- 그 그림 진짜 멋있어!That painting is really cool!
- 브라보! 정말 멋진 공연이었어요.beurabuo! jeongmal meotjin gong-yeon-ieosseoyo.Bravo! It was a truly wonderful performance.
- 다들 브라보를 외쳤어요.dadeul beurabu-reul oechyeosseoyo.Everyone shouted bravo.
- 박수를 치며 브라보라고 했습니다.baksu-reul chimyeo beuraboorago haess-eupnida.They clapped and said bravo.
Example conversation
After a concert at a small theater.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨, 정말 멋졌어요. 브라보!hyeon-u ssi, jeongmal meotjyeosseoyo. beurabuo!Hyunwoo, you were truly wonderful. Bravo!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo민지 씨, 그렇게 말씀해 주셔서 감사합니다.minji ssi, geureoke malsseumhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Minji, thank you so much for saying that.
- 민지 Min-ji연주가 정말 감동적이었어요.yeonju-ga jeongmal gamdong-jeogieosseoyo.The performance was really touching.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo좋게 들어주셔서 정말 기뻐요.jokge deureojusyeoseo jeongmal gippeoyo.I am so happy that you enjoyed it.
