Korean expression
귀여운 거야
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귀여운 거야 means "to be really cute" in Korean.
How it works here
‘-은/ㄴ 거야’ follows an adjective and emphasizes the state or feeling being described.
Key expression
-은 거야
An expression emphasizing a very noticeable state or quality
The form ‘-은/ㄴ 거야’ emphasizes that a quality or state is especially noticeable. It is common in spoken language.
When it's used
Used to react strongly to someone's appearance or a feature.
The line
너무 귀여운 거야 진짜로.
It's so cute, seriously.
Said when strongly reacting to someone's impression or a notable feature.
Scene from “[GOING SEVENTEEN 2020] EP.44 TTT #1 (Hyperrealism Ver.)” · Channel: SEVENTEEN Watch on YouTube
More examples
오늘 하늘이 정말 맑은 거야.
The sky is really clear today.
이 사진이 생각보다 훨씬 예쁜 거야.
This picture is much prettier than I expected.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
귀여운 거야
너무 귀여운 거야 진짜로.
It's so cute, seriously.
- A situation where someone exclaims that a certain appearance is very striking and cute.
- A situation where someone feels that the other person is very serious and that they should not laugh.
- A situation where someone passes by because nothing is special at all.
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A situation where someone exclaims that a certain appearance is very striking and cute.
an expression emphasizing a very noticeable state or quality. The form ‘-은/ㄴ 거야’ emphasizes that a quality or state is especially noticeable. It is common in spoken language.
Other words in this line
- 너무
- Too; so
- 귀엽다
- To be cute
- 진짜로
- Really
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