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Korean expression

좋나 봐요

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What does 좋나 봐요 mean?

좋나 봐요 means "It appears to be good." in Korean.

How it works here

‘-나 봐요’ attaches to ‘좋-’ to express a gentle inference.

Key expression

-나 보다

To infer or guess something from its state or qualities.

‘A/V-나 보다’ expresses a cautious inference based on circumstances rather than certainty.

When it's used

Used to infer something from visible behavior, sound, atmosphere, or reaction.

The line

되게 좋나 봐요.

I guess it is really good.

Said while guessing how good something is from the situation.

Scene from “스키지컬: 8 (SKZ-ical: 8)|[SKZ CODE] Ep.103” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 창문이 열려 있나 봐요.

    I guess the window is open.

  2. 요즘 많이 바쁘나 봐.

    You must be very busy these days.

Quick check

When would you use this expression?

좋나 봐요

되게 좋나 봐요.

I guess it is really good.

  • Firmly declaring a fact one directly saw.
  • Immediately disagreeing after hearing someone’s opinion.
  • Looking at a condition and making a guess about it.
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Looking at a condition and making a guess about it.

To infer or guess something from its state or qualities. ‘A/V-나 보다’ expresses a cautious inference based on circumstances rather than certainty.

Other words in this line

되게
Very; extremely
좋다
To be good

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