저도 좋아요
jeodo joayo
The English phrase "I like it too" is expressed in Korean as 저도 좋아요 (jeodo joayo).
This phrase is used to express that the speaker shares the same positive feeling or preference as someone else. In English, one typically uses a direct object like "it," but the Korean phrase functions more like saying "I also am good [about it]" by using an adjective.
Which one should you use?
Other forms include the formal 저도 좋아합니다. and the informal 나도 좋아해. or 나도 좋아.
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite forms use the pronoun 저 to refer to oneself, while the informal version uses the plain pronoun 나. The informal version also uses the casual verb ending 좋아. In the informal expression 나도 좋아해, the word 나도 translates to "me too" or "I also."
How do you pronounce it?
jeodo joayo
Did you know?
- While 저도 좋아요 expresses agreement, Koreans often accompany this sentiment by slightly tilting their head or nodding to show empathy and social harmony.
- The word 좋아 can be used as a standalone exclamation to mean 'Okay!' or 'Deal!' when agreeing to a plan, regardless of whether you 'like' the plan in a romantic or aesthetic sense.
- The phrase 좋아요 is the same word used for the 'Like' button on Korean social media platforms.
Examples in context
- 이 카페 분위기, 저도 좋아요.i kape bunwigi, jeodo joayo.I like the atmosphere of this cafe too.
Example conversation
Jihoon and Minji are talking about a new song.
- 지훈 Ji-hun이 노래 어때요?i norae eottaeyo?How is this song?
- 민지 Min-ji정말 좋아요!jeongmal joayo!It's really good!
- 지훈 Ji-hun저도 좋아요.jeodo joayo.I like it too.
- 민지 Min-ji다행이네요.dahaengineyo.I'm glad to hear that.
