아주 멋져
aju meotjyeo
The English phrase "very cool" can be translated into Korean as 아주 멋져 (aju meotjyeo).
Depending on the context, you can use different expressions: 진짜 멋있다 is an informal way to say "very cool", while 완전 멋져 serves as a trendy, informal way to express the same sentiment. If you want to use slang to say something is "awesome" or "amazing", you can use 짱 or 대박.
What does it mean word for word?
아주 멋져 consists of 아주 (aju), which means "very" and 멋져 (meotjyeo), which means "is cool" or "is stylish".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
To make the phrase polite for use with people you are not close to or who are older than you, add the suffix 요 to the end to say 아주 멋져요.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use "very cool" as an adjective to describe a noun (for example, "a very cool person"), change the ending to 멋진 to form 아주 멋진.
How do you pronounce it?
aju meotjyeo
Did you know?
- The slang word 짱 originally referred to the 'boss' or the head of a gang. Now it is used as a general adjective to mean 'the best' or 'very cool'.
- While 대박 is used to mean 'awesome', its literal meaning refers to hitting a 'big jackpot' in gambling or business.
- In Korea, describing someone as 멋져 often refers specifically to their 'style' or 'aura' rather than just their physical appearance.
Examples in context
- 저 옷은 정말 멋있다.That outfit is very cool.
- 당신의 연주는 아주 멋지다.Your performance is very cool.
- 오늘 저녁에 볼 영화 진짜 멋있을 것 같아.I think the movie we're going to watch tonight will be really cool.
- 그 노래 완전 멋져!That song is so cool!
- 이 게임 짱 멋있다!This game is really cool!
- 새 차가 아주 멋져.sae chaga aju meotjyeo.The new car is very cool.
- 네 아이디어가 아주 멋져!ne aidieoga aju meotjyeo!Your idea is very cool!
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are looking at Minjun's new guitar.
- 민지 Min-ji그 기타 아주 멋져!geu gita aju meotjyeo!That guitar is very cool!
- 민준 Min-jun정말? 고마워, 민지야.jeongmal? gomawo, minjiya.Really? Thanks, Minji.
- 민지 Min-ji디자인이 아주 멋져.dijaini aju meotjyeo.The design is very cool.
- 민준 Min-jun좋게 봐줘서 기뻐.jokge bwajwoseo gippeo.I'm glad you like it.
