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아름다워요 / 예뻐요
How to say beautiful in Korean A1
예뻐요 vs 아름다워요 vs 멋있어요 — compliments for people, places, and style.
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Every form, from formal to casual
예뻐요 is everyday “pretty.” 아름다워요 is loftier “beautiful.” Cool / stylish: 멋있어요.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 예뻐요 | yeppeoyo | Polite | Pretty / cute (people, clothes, photos) |
| 아름다워요 | areumdawoyo | Polite | Beautiful (scenery, formal compliments) |
| 멋있어요 | meosisseoyo | Polite | Cool / handsome / stylish |
| 예쁘다 | yeppeuda | Dictionary | Base form |
Which one do I actually use?
Friend’s outfit: 옷 예뻐요. Palace photo: 정말 아름다워요. Band performance: 멋있어요!.
Pronunciation notes
- 아름다워요
아-름-다-워-요; ㅂ→ㅜ before vowel in conjugation.
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Common mistakes
- ✗ 아름다워요 for every casual compliment✓ 예뻐요 / 멋있어요 day-to-day아름다워요 can feel heavy for small talk.
Example sentences
오늘 옷 예뻐요.
oneul ot yeppeoyo.
Your outfit is pretty today.
경치가 정말 아름다워요.
gyeongchiga jeongmal areumdawoyo.
The view is really beautiful.
FAQ
How do you say beautiful in Korean?
아름다워요 for elevated beauty; 예뻐요 for everyday pretty.
What about handsome?
멋있어요 or 잘생겼어요.
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