내가 가장 좋아하는 사람
naega gajang joh-ahaneun saram
The English phrase "my favorite person" is translated into Korean as 내가 가장 좋아하는 사람 (naega gajang joh-ahaneun saram).
This phrase is used to describe an individual whom a speaker likes or loves more than anyone else.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "the person (whom) I like the most". The modifier 가장 좋아하는 (liking the most) precedes the noun 사람 (person) to describe it.
Which one should you use?
While English uses the possessive "my", this Korean phrase uses the subject "I" (내가) to express the same sentiment of personal preference. Additionally, in modern Korean slang, especially among K-pop fans, the term 최애 is used to refer to one's "bias" or "absolute favorite".
How does it change in a sentence?
The modifier 가장 좋아하는 (liking the most) is placed before the noun 사람 (person) to modify it.
How do you pronounce it?
naega gajang joh-ahaneun saram
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Examples in context
- 내 가장 좋아하는 사람이랑 영화를 보자!Let's watch a movie with my most favorite person!
- 그는 내가 가장 좋아하는 사람이야.geuneun naega gajang joahaneun saram-iya.He is my favorite person.
- 너는 내가 가장 좋아하는 사람이야.neoneun naega gajang joahaneun saram-iya.You are my favorite person.
- 그녀는 내가 가장 좋아하는 사람이에요.geunyeoneun naega gajang joahaneun saram-ieyo.She is my favorite person.
Example conversation
Subin and Hyunwoo are talking about their relationships.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨는 누구를 제일 좋아해요?Hyeon-u ssi-neun nu-gu-reul je-il jo-a-hae-yo?Who do you like the most, Hyunwoo?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo수빈 씨가 내가 가장 좋아하는 사람이에요.Su-bin ssi-ga nae-ga ga-jang jo-a-ha-neun sa-ram-i-e-yo.Subin, you are my favorite person.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말요? 감동했어요!jeong-mal-yo? gam-dong-haet-eo-yo!Really? I'm touched!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo진심이에요.jin-sim-i-e-yo.I mean it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 가장, 내가, 사람, CC BY-SA 4.0.
