매력적인
maeryeokjeogin
The English phrase 'charming' is translated into Korean as 매력적인 (maeryeokjeogin).
매력적인 is used to describe someone or something that possesses an inherent, magnetic quality of attraction.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use 'charming' as a modifier for a noun, you use 매력적인. However, in a sentence where 'charming' acts as the predicate (for example, to say 'He is charming'), you use the dictionary form 매력적이다 instead.
How do you pronounce it?
maeryeokjeogin
Did you know?
- To describe the physical sensation of your heart skipping a beat when you see someone 매력적인, Koreans use the slang term 심쿵 ('sim-kung').
- The word 매력 (maeryeok) is composed of the characters for 'attraction' and 'power', suggesting a charm that is almost a physical or supernatural force.
- Korean has a distinct concept called 정 ('jeong'), a deep emotional bond that differs from the magnetic attraction of 매력. While 매력 is an initial spark, 정 is a lasting attachment.
Examples in context
- 그 집은 매력이 있는 디자인과 아름다운 정원을 가지고 있어요.That house has a charming design and a beautiful garden.
- 그녀는 너무 매력적이야.She is very charming.
- 그 영화는 매력 있는 느낌이 들어.That movie gives off a charming vibe.
- 그 배우는 정말 매력적인 사람이에요.geu baeureuneun jeongmal maeryeokjeogin saram-ieyo.That actor is a really charming person.
- 그녀의 목소리는 아주 매력적인 것 같아요.geunyeoui moksorineun aju maeryeokjeogin geot gatayo.Her voice seems very charming.
- 이 도시는 참 매력적인 곳이네요.i dosineun cham maeryeokjeogin gos-ineyo.This city is a very charming place.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Subin are talking about a new colleague.
- 도현 Do-hyeon수빈 씨, 새로 온 동료 봤어요?subin ssi, saero on dongryo bwasseoyo?Subin, did you see the new colleague?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 정말 매력적인 분이시더라고요.ne, jeongmal maeryeokjeogin bunisidoragoyo.Yes, they seemed like a really charming person.
- 도현 Do-hyeon저도 그렇게 생각해요. 성격도 좋으세요.jeodo geureoke saenggakhaeyo. seonggyeokdo joeuseyo.I think so too. They have a great personality.
- 수빈 Su-bin모두가 좋아할 것 같아요.moduga joahal geot gatayo.I think everyone will like them.
