What does it mean word for word?
The component 요리하는 것 literally means "the act of cooking" or "the thing that is cooking", as the suffix -는 것 is used to transform a verb into a noun phrase so it can function as a subject or object in a sentence.
Which one should you use?
While 저는 요리하는 것을 좋아해요 is a standard polite way to express this, you may encounter other forms. For example, 요리를 좋아합니다. and 저는 요리하는 것을 좋아합니다. are more formal versions, while 요리를 좋아해, 나는 요리하는 게 좋아, 나 요리하는 거 좋아해 and 난 요리 정말 좋아해. are used in informal settings.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The level of formality changes based on the sentence endings and pronouns used. For formal settings like presentations or professional environments, use the -습니다 ending, such as in 저는 요리하는 것을 좋아합니다. or 요리를 좋아합니다. In casual speech with friends, you can drop the polite particle 요 and use the informal pronoun 나 instead of the polite 저, such as in 나 요리하는 거 좋아해.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase 요리하는 것을 좋아해요, the object marker 을 is attached to 것 to indicate that "cooking" is the object of the verb 좋아해요 (to like).
How do you pronounce it?
jeoneun yorihaneun geoseul joahaeyo
Did you know?
- While 요리 means 'cooking', the word 손맛 literally means 'hand taste' and is used to describe the unique, instinctive skill a person has in the kitchen.
- If you enjoy cooking for others, you might use the phrase 대접하다, which means 'to treat' or 'to serve', reflecting the Confucian value of hospitality.
- If you want to say you like 'cooking' as a professional skill, you might use 조리 instead of 요리, which implies the technical science of food preparation.
Examples in context
- 내가 요리를 좋아해. 너와 같이 요리하면 즐겁다.I like cooking. It's fun to cook with you.
- 난 요리하는 게 좋아. 맛있는 음식으로 너를 기쁘게 하고 싶어.I like cooking. I want to make you happy with delicious food.
- 한식을 요리하는 걸 좋아해I like cooking Korean dishes
- 이탈리아 음식을 요리하는 걸 좋아해I like cooking Italian food
- 저는 요리하는 것을 좋아해요. 그래서 매일 해요.jeoneun yorihaneun geoseul joahaeyo. geuraeseo maeil haeyo.I like cooking. So I do it every day.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun서연 씨는 취미가 뭐예요?seoyeon ssineun chwimiga mwoyeyo?Seoyeon, what is your hobby?
- 서연 Seo-yeon저는 요리하는 것을 좋아해요.jeoneun yorihaneun geoseul joahaeyo.I like cooking.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말요? 멋진 취미네요!jeongmallyo? meotjin chwimineyyo!Really? That is a wonderful hobby!
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨는요?jihun ssineunyo?How about you, Jihun?
