What does 딱 좋아요 mean?
딱 좋아요 means "Just right; perfectly suitable" in Korean.
How it works here
‘딱’ modifies ‘좋아요’ to emphasize that the degree is exactly right and satisfactory. Attached to ‘좋아요,’ it gives a stronger sense of ‘just right’ than simply saying that something is good.
Key expression
딱 좋다
To be exactly suitable and very satisfying
‘딱’ adds the sense of ‘exactly’ or ‘just right’. Together with ‘좋다’, it becomes the idiomatic expression ‘딱 좋아요’ or ‘딱 좋다’. It is used when something is neither too much nor too little, with a stronger sense of fitting a standard than simple ‘좋다’.
When it's used
Used when the size, amount, temperature, time, or atmosphere is exactly suitable and satisfying.
The line
딱 좋아요
It's just right.
Said to express satisfaction that something’s size or degree is right.
Scene from “TWICE REALITY "TIME TO TWICE" Healing December EP.01” · Channel: TWICE Watch on YouTube
More examples
이 쿠션은 소파에 딱 좋아요.
This cushion is just right for the sofa.
지금 출발하면 약속 시간에 딱 좋겠어요.
If we leave now, that would be perfect for the appointment time.
Quick check
When would you use this expression?
딱 좋아요
딱 좋아요
It's just right.
- Complaining that the shoes are too small and hurt your feet.
- Saying that you cannot remember the shoe color at all.
- Feeling satisfied that the new shoes fit your feet perfectly.
Show the answer
Feeling satisfied that the new shoes fit your feet perfectly.
to be exactly suitable and very satisfying. ‘딱’ adds the sense of ‘exactly’ or ‘just right’. Together with ‘좋다’, it becomes the idiomatic expression ‘딱 좋아요’ or ‘딱 좋다’. It is used when something is neither too much nor too little, with a stronger sense of fitting a standard than simple ‘좋다’.
Other words in this line
- 딱
- Exactly; just
- 좋다
- To be good
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