귀여운 것들
gwiyeoun geotdeul
In Korean, the phrase for "cute things" is 귀여운 것들 (gwiyeoun geotdeul).
The phrase refers to objects or animals that are attractive in a sweet or endearing way. While 귀여운 것들 is used for things, you might also encounter 이쁘다, which means "pretty" or "beautiful" and can be used to express cuteness. If you are describing a person acting in a playful or affectionate way to show cuteness, the phrase 애교를 부리다 is used.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective 귀여운, which is the modifier form of the verb 귀엽다 (to be cute) and the noun 것들, which means "things" or "objects".
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural marker -들 is attached to the noun 것 (thing) to create the plural form 것들 (things). To change the phrase from plural "cute things" to singular "cute thing", remove the plural suffix -들 from the noun to get 귀여운 것.
How do you pronounce it?
gwiyeoun geotdeul
Did you know?
- In Korean, you can express that something is 'too cute' by using the word 심쿵, which literally means 'heart-thump' or a heart-stopping moment caused by something endearing.
- While 귀여운 describes cuteness, Koreans often use 귀염뽀짝 as a trendy slang term to describe things that are so tiny and cute they seem to pop or sparkle.
- While English speakers often use 'cute' for many things, using the adjective 귀엽다 for adults in Korea can sometimes be seen as patronizing or diminishing their status.
Examples in context
- 너는 오늘 정말 귀여워 보인다You look really cute today.
- 그 애기 정말 귀욤귀욤하다That baby is extremely cute.
- 오늘 너무 애교를 잘 부려서 귀여웠어You were so cute today, acting all adorable.
- 너무 귀여워So cute
- 귀여운 것들만 좋아해요.gwiyeoun geotdeulman joahae-yo.I only like cute things.
- 이 가게에는 귀여운 것들이 많아요.i gageneun gwiyeoun geotdeuri manayo.There are many cute things in this shop.
- 귀여운 것들을 사진으로 찍었어요.gwiyeoun geotdeureul sajineuro jjigeosseoyo.I took pictures of cute things.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a stationery shop window.
- 서연 Seo-yeon도현 씨, 여기 귀여운 것들 진짜 많네요!Dohyeon ssi, yeogi gwiyeoun geotdeul jinjja manneryo!Dohyeon, there are really many cute things here!
- 도현 Do-hyeon맞아요, 서연 씨가 좋아할 스타일이에요.Majayo, Seoyeon ssiga joahal seutailieyo.You're right, it's the style you would like, Seoyeon.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저 귀여운 것들 다 사고 싶어요.Jeo gwiyeoun geotdeul da sago sipeoyo.I want to buy all those cute things.
- 도현 Do-hyeon천천히 구경해요.Cheoncheonhi gugyeonghaeyo.Take your time looking around.
