좋은
joeun
The English word "nice" is translated into Korean as 좋은 (joeun).
좋은 is used to mean attractive, friendly.
Meaning: attractive, friendly (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 좋은 can mean "nice" or "good" in many general contexts, the word 착한 is used more specifically when you want to describe a person as having a "nice" or "kind" heart or disposition.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
좋은 is an adjective used to modify a noun directly, such as in the phrase 좋은 사람 (a nice person). While 좋은 is the form used before a noun, the dictionary or predicate form of this word is 좋다.
How do you pronounce it?
joeun
Did you know?
- While 좋은 means 'nice', Koreans often use the phrase 좋은 하루 되세요 to say 'Have a nice day'. Literally, this translates to 'Become a nice day', treating the person as if they are transforming into the day itself.
- In Korean, describing someone as 좋은 (nice/good) can actually sound condescending or patronizing if you are not careful. It can imply you are looking down on them as if they are a child or a pet.
- When Koreans express that something is 'nice' or 'good' in a very enthusiastic, slang-like way, they might use the word 대박 (daebak) instead of any form of 좋은.
Examples in context
- 톰은 정말 좋은 사람이지?Tom really is a nice person, isn't he?This sentence shows how to use 좋은 to describe a person.Tatoeba #8365056 by Eunhee, translation #3417005 by CK
- 뭔가 너한테 좋은 것을 해주고 싶었어.I wanted to do something nice for you.This sentence demonstrates using 좋은 to describe an action or thing for someone.Tatoeba #8396643 by Eunhee, translation #2025908 by CK
- 좋은 타이밍이야.Nice timing.This sentence shows how to use 좋은 to describe timing.Tatoeba #8368188 by Eunhee, translation #1329340 by Scott
- 오늘 날씨가 너무 좋다!The weather today is so nice!
- 이 음식 정말 맛있고 좋아.This food is really delicious and nice.
- 네가 좋아.I like you.
- 이 옷은 정말 좋다.This outfit is really nice/good.
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Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are walking through a beautiful park.
- 민준 Min-jun오늘 날씨 정말 좋은데요?oneul nalssi jeongmal joeundeyo?The weather is really nice today, isn't it?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 정말 좋은 날이에요.ne, jeongmal joeun narieyo.Yes, it is a really nice day.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨는 항상 좋은 생각이 많네요.Seoyeon ssineun hangsang joeun saenggagi manneyo.Seoyeon, you always have many good ideas.
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니에요, 민준 씨도 좋은 사람이에요.anieyo, Minjun ssido joeun saramieyo.No, Minjun, you are a nice person too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
