난 이게 더 좋아
nan ige deo joa
The English phrase "I prefer" can be translated into Korean as 난 이게 더 좋아 (nan ige deo joa).
These phrases are used to express that you like one thing more than another. You can use the word 더 before 좋아해 or 마음에 들어 to emphasize that you have a preference.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 난 이게 더 좋아 literally translates to "I like this more".
Which one should you use?
나는 ~이 더 좋아 is used specifically to emphasize that you like something "more". Additionally, 나는 ~이 더 마음에 들어 is another way to express that you like something better or more.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 난 이게 더 좋아 is informal and used with friends or people younger than you. To express preference politely to strangers or superiors, use 전 이게 더 좋아요 instead of 난 이게 더 좋아.
How do you pronounce it?
nan ige deo joa
Did you know?
- When expressing preference for a person, Koreans often use 마음에 들어 instead of 좋아, as the latter can sound like a romantic confession of love depending on the context.
- When expressing preference, Koreans often use the phrase 마음에 들어 which literally means 'it enters my heart' or 'it enters my mind'.
- To avoid sounding too demanding when stating a preference, Koreans often add the word 좀 ('a little') to the phrase. This softens the statement and makes the preference sound like a humble request rather than a firm demand.
Examples in context
- 저는 여름보다 겨울을 선호합니다.I prefer winter over summer.
- 저는 커피보다 차를 더 좋아합니다.I prefer tea over coffee.
- 나는 여름보다 가을을 좋아해.I prefer autumn over summer.
- 나는 비 오는 날이 더 좋아.I prefer rainy days (more).
- 나는 컴퓨터 게임이 더 마음에 들어.I prefer computer games (more).
- 난 이게 더 좋아.nan ige deo joa.I prefer this.
- 커피보다 난 이게 더 좋아.keopi boda nan ige deo joa.I prefer this over coffee.
- 색깔은 난 이게 더 좋아.saekkkareun nan ige deo joa.As for the color, I prefer this one.
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyeon are choosing a snack at a convenience store.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현아, 초콜릿 먹을래?dohyeon-a, chokollit meogeullae?Dohyeon, do you want some chocolate?
- 도현 Do-hyeon아니, 난 이게 더 좋아.ani, nan ige deo joa.No, I prefer this.
- 수빈 Su-bin그 과자가 더 맛있어?geu gwaga deo masisseo?Is that snack more delicious?
- 도현 Do-hyeon응, 난 이게 더 좋아.eung, nan ige deo joa.Yes, I prefer this.
