닮았어
dalmasseo
The phrase "you look like" in Korean is translated as 닮았어 (dalmasseo).
This phrase is used to state that someone has a similar physical appearance to another person or thing.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is derived from the verb 닮다, which means "to resemble" or "to look like".
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the suffix –요 to the end of the phrase creates the polite form 닮았어요.
How do you pronounce it?
dalmasseo
Did you know?
- When discussing family resemblance, Koreans often use the expression 붕어빵, which means 'carp bread', to describe two people who look identical.
- In Korea, saying someone looks like a celebrity is often considered a higher compliment than simply calling them beautiful or handsome.
- Koreans often use 닮았어 to describe shared personalities or habits, not just physical looks, which is a broader use than the English phrase 'you look like'.
Examples in context
- 정말로 서영 배우를 닮으셨어요.You really resemble actress Seo-yeong.
- 너는 엄마를 정말 닮았어.neoneun eommareul jeongmal dalmasseo.You look a lot like your mother.
- 그 배우를 많이 닮았어.geu baeureul mani dalmasseo.You look a lot like that actor.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a photo of a celebrity.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우야, 너 그 연예인 닮았어!Hyeonu-ya, neo geu yeonyeoin dalmasseo!Hyeonu, you look like that celebrity!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말? 누구를 닮았는데?Jeongmal? Nugureul dalmasseunde?Really? Who do I look like?
- 서연 Seo-yeon눈매가 아주 닮았어.Nunmaega aju dalmasseo.Your eyes look just like his.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo고마워, 기분 좋다.Gomawo, gibun jota.Thanks, that feels good.
