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Korean expression

좋아하는

Said by CHAEYOUNG (TWICE)

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What does 좋아하는 mean?

좋아하는 means "Liking; being fond of" in Korean.

How it works here

‘좋아하는’ is the attributive form of the verb ‘좋아하다’ (to like). It modifies the noun that follows while expressing the meaning of ‘좋아하다’ within the sentence.

Dictionary form

좋아하다

To like or be fond of a person or thing

This is a basic verb and is naturally used in present, past, and attributive forms. ‘좋아하다’ (to like) is used with the object of an emotion, while ‘좋다’ (to be good) usually describes a state or evaluation.

When it's used

A broadly useful expression for saying that you like food, hobbies, people, objects, and so on.

The line

우리가 좋아하는 거잖아

It's something we like, you know.

Said when confirming or explaining that something is mutually liked.

Scene from “TWICE REALITY "TIME TO TWICE" Healing December EP.01” · Channel: TWICE Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 나는 매운 음식을 좋아해서 자주 먹어.

    I like spicy food, so I eat it often.

  2. 저는 조용한 카페를 좋아합니다.

    I like quiet cafés.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

좋아하는

우리가 좋아하는 거잖아

  • To like a person or thing
  • To dislike
  • To collect
  • To wait
Show the answer

To like a person or thing

This is a basic verb and is naturally used in present, past, and attributive forms. ‘좋아하다’ (to like) is used with the object of an emotion, while ‘좋다’ (to be good) usually describes a state or evaluation.

Other words in this line

우리
We; us

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