귀여운 커플
gwiyeoun keopeul
The phrase "cute couple" in Korean is translated as 귀여운 커플 (gwiyeoun keopeul).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Korean, the adjective 귀여운 (gwiyeoun) precedes the noun 커플 (keopeul) to modify it, just as in English.
How do you pronounce it?
gwiyeoun keopeul
Did you know?
- A couple that is overly affectionate in public is sometimes jokingly called 닭살 (chicken skin), referring to the 'goosebumps' their cuteness gives others.
- When calling a pair a 'cute couple', one might use the word 꽁냥꽁냥 (kkong-nyang-kkong-nyang) to describe the sweet, affectionate way they interact.
- If a 'cute couple' is acting very sweet in public, people might describe them as being 'sweet' using the word 달달하다 (daldalhada), which literally means 'sweet' like sugar.
Examples in context
- 정말 귀여운 커플이네요.jeongmal gwiyeoun keopeul-ineyo.They are a really cute couple.
- 그들은 참 귀여운 커플이에요.geudeureun cham gwiyeoun keopeul-ieyo.They are a very cute couple.
- 귀여운 커플을 봤어요.gwiyeoun keopeul-eul bwasseoyo.I saw a cute couple.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Jieun are looking at a photo of their friends.
- 도현 Do-hyeon이 사진 좀 봐. 정말 귀여운 커플이지?i sajin jom bwa. jeongmal gwiyeoun keopeuliji?Look at this photo. They're a really cute couple, right?
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아, 너무 잘 어울려.maja, neomu jal eoullyeo.You're right, they look great together.
- 도현 Do-hyeon우리도 나중에 저런 귀여운 커플이 되자.urido najunge jeoreon gwiyeoun keopeuri doeja.Let's become a cute couple like that later too.
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아, 그러자!joa, geureoja!Okay, let's do that!
