귀요미
gwiyomi
The English phrase "cutie pie" is translated into Korean as 귀요미 (gwiyomi).
귀요미 is used as a noun to describe a cute person. It is an affectionate and playful way to describe someone as a cutie pie.
Meaning: cute person (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gwiyomi
Did you know?
- The word 귀요미 sounds much 'rounder' and 'softer' than the standard word for cuteness because the vowels were intentionally changed to mimic a cute, rounded mouth shape.
- In the early 2010s, the term became a massive internet phenomenon through the 'Gwiyomi Song', a catchy melody that turned the word into a rhythmic dance craze across Asia.
- While it means 'cutie pie', using it to describe someone significantly older than you can be seen as teasing or even slightly disrespectful due to the playful, childish nature of the term.
Examples in context
- 너는 정말로 귀요미야!You're a true cutie pie!
- 그는 정말 귀요미예요.geuneun jeongmal gwiyomieyeyo.He is such a cutie pie.
- 우리 집 강아지는 귀요미예요.uri jip gangajineun gwiyomiyeyo.Our puppy is a cutie pie.
- 너는 정말 귀요미구나!neoneun jeongmal gwiyomiguna!You are such a cutie pie!
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Jieun are talking about a small child in a cafe.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저 아이 진짜 귀요미네요.jeo ai jinja gwiyomineyo.That child is such a cutie pie.
- 지은 Ji-eun맞아요, 정말 귀여워요.majayo, jeongmal gwiyeowoyo.True, she is very cute.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨도 귀요미예요.jieun ssido gwiyomiyeyo.Jieun, you are a cutie pie too.
- 지은 Ji-eun고마워요, 현우 씨.gomawoyo, hyeonu ssi.Thank you, Hyunwoo.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 귀요미, CC BY-SA 4.0.
