피자 좋아해요
pija joahaeyo
In Korean, "I like pizza" is expressed as 피자 좋아해요 (pija joahaeyo).
This phrase is used to express that someone enjoys eating pizza. In Korean, the subject 'I' is often omitted from this phrase because it is understood from the context.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb 좋아해요 is the conjugated form of 좋아하다, which means "to like".
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the object marker 를 to 피자 makes the sentence 피자를 좋아해요 more grammatically complete, though it is often omitted in casual speech.
How do you pronounce it?
pija joahaeyo
Did you know?
- While 피자 is a loanword, Koreans often use the word 최애 (choi-ae) to describe their 'ultimate favorite' pizza, a term originally used for idols and celebrities.
- Depending on the region, some Koreans use the term 피맥 (pimaek), a portmanteau of 피자 and 맥주 (beer), to describe the specific social activity of eating pizza and drinking beer.
- To express a stronger passion than just 'liking' pizza, a speaker might say 피자에 환장해요, which literally means they are 'going crazy' for it.
Examples in context
- 피자 정말 좋아해요.I really like pizza.
- 저는 피자 좋아해요.jeoneun pija joahaeyo.I like pizza.
- 저는 진짜 피자 좋아해요!jeoneun jinjja pija joahaeyo!I really like pizza!
- 피자 좋아해요? 저도 좋아해요.pija joahaeyo? jeodo joahaeyo.Do you like pizza? I like it too.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨, 오늘 뭐 먹고 싶어요?Seoyeon ssi, oneul mwo meokgo sipeoyo?Seoyeon, what do you want to eat today?
- 서연 Seo-yeon저는 피자 좋아해요. 피자 먹을까요?jeoneun pija joahae-yo. pija meogeulkkayo?I like pizza. Shall we eat pizza?
- 도현 Do-hyeon좋아요. 저도 피자 정말 좋아해요.joayo. jeodo pija jeongmal joahae-yo.Sounds good. I really like pizza too.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 지금 바로 주문해요!geureom jigeum baro jumunhaeyo!Then let's order right now!
