네 목소리가 정말 좋아
ne moksoriga jeongmal joa
To say "I love your voice" in Korean, you use 네 목소리가 정말 좋아 (ne moksoriga jeongmal joa).
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that the sound of their voice is pleasing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 네 목소리가 정말 좋아 literally translates to "Your voice is really good" rather than using a verb for "to love".
Which one should you use?
You may also use 당신의 목소리를 사랑합니다 to mean "I love your voice" in a more formal context or the casual 목소리 진짜 좋아 to say "Your voice is really good."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a safer, general compliment, use the polite form 목소리가 정말 좋아요, which is suitable for someone you are not close with or who is older than you. Using the informal 좋아 can sound overly intimate or rude if the relationship is not established.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase 네 목소리가 정말 좋아, the particle -가 attached to 목소리 (voice) marks it as the subject of the sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
ne moksoriga jeongmal joa
Did you know?
- If a person has a 'honey voice', Koreans use the loanword 꿀보이스 to describe a voice that is exceptionally sweet and smooth.
- If you are complimenting a stranger or an elder, avoid using 네 (your) entirely, as the concept of 'you' can be seen as confrontational or impolite in Korean culture.
- A common reaction to receiving the compliment 목소리가 정말 좋아요 is to modestly deny it or express embarrassment, as direct praise can be culturally awkward.
Examples in context
- 너의 목소리 사랑해. 그리고 노래도 진짜 좋아!I love your voice. And your singing is really good!
- 동생아, 너 목소리 진짜 예뻐.Younger sibling, your voice is really beautiful.
- 저는 당신의 목소리를 사랑합니다.I love your voice.
- 노래할 때 네 목소리가 정말 좋아.no-rae-hal ttae ne mok-so-ri-ga jeong-mal jo-a.I love your voice when you sing.
- 전화할 때 네 목소리가 정말 좋아.jeon-hwa-hal ttae ne mok-so-ri-ga jeong-mal jo-a.I love your voice when we talk on the phone.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hun are listening to a music broadcast together.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈아, 네 목소리가 정말 좋아.Ji-hun-a, ne mok-so-ri-ga jeong-mal jo-a.Ji-hun, I love your voice.
- 지훈 Ji-hun정말? 그렇게 말해주니까 고마워, 지은아.jeong-mal? geu-reok-ke mal-hae-ju-ni-kka go-ma-wo, Ji-eun-a.Really? Thank you for saying that, Ji-eun.
- 지은 Ji-eun응, 듣기만 해도 기분이 좋아져.eung, deut-gi-man hae-do gi-bun-i jo-a-jyeo.Yeah, just listening to it makes me feel good.
- 지훈 Ji-hun네 칭찬 덕분에 힘이 난다.ne ching-chan deok-bu-ne him-i nan-da.Your compliment gives me strength.
