치즈를 좋아해요
chijeureul joahaeyo
The English phrase "I like cheese" is expressed in Korean as 치즈를 좋아해요 (chijeureul joahaeyo).
This phrase is used to express a personal preference for cheese.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 치즈 (cheese), the object marker 를 and the verb 좋아해요 (to like).
Which one should you use?
While 치즈를 좋아해요 uses a transitive verb meaning 'to like something', you can also use the alternative 치즈가 좋아요, which uses an adjective meaning 'to be good/likable' to express the same preference.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a highly formal and polite version suitable for business settings or presentations, use 저는 치즈를 좋아합니다.
How does it change in a sentence?
In natural Korean speech, the subject 'I' is often omitted from the sentence because it is implied by the context.
How do you pronounce it?
chijeureul joahaeyo
Did you know?
- While 'cheese' is 치즈, the Korean word for 'cheesy' or 'sentimental' is often described as 오글거리다, which literally means 'to curl up' or 'to shrivel'.
- Korean has a specific word 치즈덕후 ('cheese-deokhu') to describe someone who is an obsessive fan or 'otaku' of cheese.
- In Korean food culture, the concept of 'cheese' is often treated as a topping or a flavor profile rather than a standalone course, leading to 'cheese' being added to unexpected dishes like corn dogs and spicy noodles.
Examples in context
- 저는 치즈를 좋아해요.jeoneun chijeureul joahaeyo.I like cheese.
- 강아지도 치즈를 좋아해요.gangajido chijeureul joahaeyo.The puppy likes cheese, too.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Subin are deciding what to order for snacks.
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨는 치즈를 좋아해요?Subin ssineun chijeureul joahaeyo?Subin, do you like cheese?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 저는 치즈를 좋아해요.ne, jeoneun chijeureul joahaeyo.Yes, I like cheese.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럼 치즈 피자를 먹을까요?geureom chijeu pijeoreul meogeulkkayo?Then shall we eat cheese pizza?
- 수빈 Su-bin좋아요, 지훈 씨!joayo, Jihoon ssi!Sounds good, Jihoon!
